Israel arrests soldier on suspicion of spying for Iran

ISTANBUL

Israeli authorities have arrested an active-duty soldier on suspicion of maintaining contact with Iranian intelligence officials and carrying out security-related tasks under Tehran’s direction, Israeli media reported Wednesday.

The soldier was detained in September following a joint investigation by security and military bodies, said reports.

The military prosecution has filed an indictment accusing the soldier of contact with a foreign agent, providing information to the enemy, impersonation and obstructing justice.

Investigators allege that since July, the soldier had been in contact with intelligence operatives linked to Iran, and carried out security missions in return for financial compensation.

As part of the alleged activities, the soldier is accused of transferring photos and videos of sensitive sites in Israel, including images taken inside military bases, to his Iranian handlers.

He is also suspected of providing information related to weapons systems, types of arms and ammunition used by Israeli forces, in line with instructions he received.

Israeli security officials described the case as serious, stressing that it follows recent incidents in which soldiers were detained on suspicion of cooperating with Iranian intelligence and passing on sensitive information obtained during their military service.

ISTANBUL

The soldier was detained in September following a joint investigation by security and military bodies, said reports.

The military prosecution has filed an indictment accusing the soldier of contact with a foreign agent, providing information to the enemy, impersonation and obstructing justice.

Investigators allege that since July, the soldier had been in contact with intelligence operatives linked to Iran, and carried out security missions in return for financial compensation.

As part of the alleged activities, the soldier is accused of transferring photos and videos of sensitive sites in Israel, including images taken inside military bases, to his Iranian handlers.

He is also suspected of providing information related to weapons systems, types of arms and ammunition used by Israeli forces, in line with instructions he received.