Israel arrests seven settlers on suspicion of 'carrying out tasks' for Iran
TEHRAN – The Zionist regime's prosecutors have announced the arrest of seven Israelis on charges of espionage for Iran.
The suspects are accused of gathering sensitive information on Israeli military (IDF) sites and facilities at the behest of Iranian intelligence.
According to the regime's Justice Ministry, the seven individuals allegedly undertook various assignments, including photographing and collecting data on IDF bases and military installations. The suspects reportedly gathered intelligence on key locations such as the Nevatim and Ramat David airbases, the IDF's headquarters in Tel Aviv, Iron Dome missile defense batteries, and the Golani Brigade's training base, among other strategic sites. The alleged spies were said to have operated under the direct instruction of their Iranian handlers.
The group consists of individuals from Haifa and other northern towns, including a former soldier who had deserted his post and two minors, Israeli media outlets reported. These arrests have raised serious concerns about the potential breach of military security and the extent of Iranian intelligence operations within Israeli borders.
The Zionist regime's State Attorney's Office has indicated that indictments against the suspects are expected to be filed by Friday, with charges likely to include espionage and endangering national security. The case is seen as a troubling indication of Iran's ongoing efforts to infiltrate and gather intelligence on Israeli military capabilities.
The Nevatim base was targeted in the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) retaliatory missile strikes, dubbed Operation True Promise I and II, against the Israeli regime this year, while Ramat David was struck by the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance movement on September 22.