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Israeli Man Convicted of Espionage for Iran's Benefit

3/26/2026

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The Nazareth District Court convicted Tahrir Safdi of espionage for Iran.
The court found he transmitted information about Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to a Syria-based contact linked to Iranian security.
The court rejected Safdi's coercion claims, ruling he acted knowingly and voluntarily.
Over years, he provided information on tank movements and missile impacts, including 21 tanks moved through his village in September 2024.
Sentencing arguments are set for April 15.

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The Nazareth District Court convicted Tahrir Safdi of espionage for Iran.
The court found he transmitted information about Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to a Syria-based contact linked to Iranian security.
The court rejected Safdi's coercion claims, ruling he acted knowingly and voluntarily.
Over years, he provided information on tank movements and missile impacts, including 21 tanks moved through his village in September 2024.
Sentencing arguments are set for April 15.