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Israeli Teens Arrested for Alleged Iran Intelligence Links
4/20/2026
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Story summary
- Sagi Haik, 19, and Assaf Shitrit, 21, were arrested by Shin Bet and police for alleged links to Iranian intelligence.
- Haik maintained contact with an Iranian agent and discussed potential training abroad, and his family received threats.
- Haik shared personal information with the Iranian agent.
- Haik involved Shitrit in tasks for the Iranian agent.
- Charges are anticipated in the Central District Court in Lod.
