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Israeli Teen Arrested for Spying for Iranian Terrorists

5/20/2025

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Israeli Arrests Intelligence Gatherers

An 18-year-old from Yavne was arrested for allegedly gathering intelligence for Iranian terror groups aimed at former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. In a related crackdown, two Israelis, Roi Mizrahi and Almog Atias, were detained for attempting to spy on Defense Minister Israel Katz. Shin Bet revealed it has foiled over 20 Iranian plots since the onset of the war.

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Britain Summons Iran

Britain has summoned Iran's ambassador following espionage charges against three Iranian nationals accused of targeting U.K.-based journalists. This escalation underscores the growing rift between Tehran and London. In response, over 200 MPs are calling for a ban on Iran's Revolutionary Guard, citing heightened threats and intensified MI5 investigations into Iranian activities in the U.K.

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Israeli Arrests Intelligence Gatherers

An 18-year-old from Yavne was arrested for allegedly gathering intelligence for Iranian terror groups aimed at former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. In a related crackdown, two Israelis, Roi Mizrahi and Almog Atias, were detained for attempting to spy on Defense Minister Israel Katz. Shin Bet revealed it has foiled over 20 Iranian plots since the onset of the war.

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