An ambulance driver who is accused of spying for Iran reportedly recorded President Isaac Herzog at a hospital in northern Israel, according to a report. The driver also documented the moshav Amikam where former defense minister Yoav Galant lived.
The indictment against Amir Hisham Muhammad Titi, the 34-year-old ambulance driver from Bana in the Galilee, was filed Thursday, revealing that he allegedly documented President Isaac Herzog during a hospital visit in northern Israel and the residence of former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Moshav Amikam. The charges expand on earlier allegations, detailing how the driver exploited his unrestricted access to hospitals to gather intelligence for Iranian handlers. The development marks the culmination of an investigation that uncovered the driver's months-long surveillance activities.
The story broke Thursday midday (12:03 Jerusalem) with initial reports from N12's Amit Segal and Or Ravid, followed by Shin Bet confirmation. The driver, a married father of two working for a private ambulance company, had been recruited by Iranian intelligence and operated for several months, receiving tens of thousands of shekels. He documented hospital emergency preparedness, including underground facilities and protected areas, provided photos of an Iranian missile impact site, and recorded protests at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv and in Haifa. The indictment includes charges of aiding the enemy in wartime, delivering information with intent to harm state security, and delivering information for the enemy's benefit.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Thursday, the driver, known as Titi, had allegedly provided hospital footage and emergency protocols to Iranian handlers. The case underscores ongoing Iranian efforts to recruit Israeli citizens, particularly those with access to sensitive infrastructure, for espionage. The Shin Bet's investigation highlights the security implications of such recruitment.
It remains unclear whether the intelligence was successfully transferred to Iranian handlers or if any operational use was made of the information. The investigation is ongoing, and further details may emerge as the legal proceedings continue.
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