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Israeli Man Arrested for Spying for Iran Amid Conflict

11/16/2025

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Shimon Azarzar, a 27-year-old Israeli, was arrested in Kiryat Yam for allegedly spying for Iran during ongoing conflict.
He exploited his partner's service to gather information on Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) bases and maintained contact with Iranian agents for over a year.
He photographed sensitive sites and was compensated in cryptocurrency.
His partner is in custody, with her case under military investigation, and Shin Bet warned citizens to avoid espionage.

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Shimon Azarzar, a 27-year-old Israeli, was arrested in Kiryat Yam for allegedly spying for Iran during ongoing conflict.
He exploited his partner's service to gather information on Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) bases and maintained contact with Iranian agents for over a year.
He photographed sensitive sites and was compensated in cryptocurrency.
His partner is in custody, with her case under military investigation, and Shin Bet warned citizens to avoid espionage.