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Israeli Reservist Arrested for Leaking Secrets to Iran

3/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Raz Cohen, an Israeli reservist, 26, was arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Iranian agents while serving in the Iron Dome air defense system.
A joint Shin Bet–police investigation found that Cohen received payment for the information.
The indictment notes a broader espionage trend amid the Iran-Israel conflict, with authorities warning of ongoing recruitment.
Iran recently claimed it arrested 97 individuals for espionage linked to Israel, signaling heightened tensions.

History

Historical Context

The Stuxnet cyberattack in June 2010, a joint effort by the United States and Israel, targeted Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, damaging over 1,000 centrifuges and delaying Iran's nuclear program by at least two years. This marked a significant escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict, with ongoing espionage exemplified by Raz Cohen's recent arrest for leaking information to Iranian agents, highlighting the persistent tensions and intelligence operations between the two nations.

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Story summary

Raz Cohen, an Israeli reservist, 26, was arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Iranian agents while serving in the Iron Dome air defense system.
A joint Shin Bet–police investigation found that Cohen received payment for the information.
The indictment notes a broader espionage trend amid the Iran-Israel conflict, with authorities warning of ongoing recruitment.
Iran recently claimed it arrested 97 individuals for espionage linked to Israel, signaling heightened tensions.

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