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- Fares Abu al-Hija was sentenced to 55 months in prison for spying for Iran.
- He pleaded guilty in Haifa District Court to contacting an Iranian intelligence operative via Telegram.
- From October 2025 to January 2026 he received about $3,600 for tasks paid through Binance.
- Judge Avi Levy cited his remorse, family medical issues and deterrence concerns when imposing the sentence.