Israel Arrests Northern Resident Accused of Spying for Iran

Israeli authorities announced the arrest of Wissam Ghaleb Saleh Awad, a resident of Mazra'a in northern Israel, accused of spying for Iran out of ideological motives. According to the Shin Bet and police, he contacted Iranian elements via Telegram and offered his services without financial compensation, carrying out tasks that included photographing strategic facilities, military bases and police centers and transferring footage and coordinates to his handlers. An indictment was filed in Haifa Magistrate's Court, and prosecutors requested extending his detention until the end of legal proceedings.