2 Israelis arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran: Report
Domestic intelligence agency launches investigation
ISTANBUL
Israeli authorities arrested two citizens on suspicion of spying for Iran, Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported Sunday.
The Israeli domestic intelligence organization Shin-Bet and police launched an investigation against the two suspects detained Saturday on accusations of espionage activities conducted under instructions from Iran, according to the daily.
The arrests come amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. In the early hours of Friday, Israeli forces attacked Iran, hitting nuclear and missile facilities and killing top military commanders and scientists. Iran responded with ballistic missiles targeting several areas across Israel.
Recent months have witnessed multiple arrests of Israeli citizens on charges of spying for Iran.
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