The IDF Military Court sentenced a regular soldier to five years in prison after he was convicted of contact with a foreign agent. The soldier filmed and sent Iranian agents interception videos and missile impact footage from Operation Rising Lion, and later reported himself to his commanders.
The IDF Military Court on Wednesday sentenced a regular soldier to five years in prison, a fine, and demotion to private after he was convicted of contact with a foreign agent. The soldier, whose name was not released, was approached via Telegram by an Iranian agent who asked him to film and share interception footage and missile impact locations from Operation Rising Lion. He received payment for the material but eventually reported himself to his commanders, leading to a joint investigation by the Shin Bet, the IDF's Criminal Investigation Division, and the Military Police.
This is the latest in a series of espionage cases involving Israeli citizens and soldiers recruited by Iranian intelligence via social media. In recent weeks, Israeli courts sentenced a Haifa man to 8.5 years and a Druze resident of the Golan Heights to 11 years for similar offenses. The cases highlight the persistent threat of online recruitment by Iranian agents targeting both civilians and military personnel.
2 developments
- DevelopingIDF soldier sentenced to 5 years for sending interception videos, missile impact footage to Iran
- DevelopingHaifa District Court sentences Israeli to 8.5 years for espionage on behalf of Iran
- StrongDruze youth from Golan sentenced to 11 years for spying for Iran and Syria
- StrongHaifa resident charged with spying for Iran during wartime
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