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Israel Forms New Unit to Combat Iranian Espionage Threats

4/11/2026

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The Israel Police will create a new unit to investigate individuals spying for Iran, according to Channel 13.
This decision follows a recent plot to harm a senior Israeli figure for financial gain and aims to address rising espionage cases, with over 50 arrests in the past two years.
The unit will operate under the Lahav 433 major crimes unit and will pursue upcoming indictments against four suspects linked to an Iranian agent.
This case marks a shift from spying to violent plots, leading Israel to establish a new prison wing for espionage offenders.

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Story summary

The Israel Police will create a new unit to investigate individuals spying for Iran, according to Channel 13.
This decision follows a recent plot to harm a senior Israeli figure for financial gain and aims to address rising espionage cases, with over 50 arrests in the past two years.
The unit will operate under the Lahav 433 major crimes unit and will pursue upcoming indictments against four suspects linked to an Iranian agent.
This case marks a shift from spying to violent plots, leading Israel to establish a new prison wing for espionage offenders.