An illegal resident managed to obtain employment at a site of a large security company by impersonating an Israeli citizen and using the citizen's identity card and work permit, according to N12. The incident was uncovered when the real identity card owner received a notification of entry clearance issued in his name despite not working there.
The incident, reported by N12 on Sunday evening, highlights a security breach at a major defense contractor's site. The illegal resident, identified as Sharon Knoblich, allegedly used the identity documents of a real Israeli citizen to gain entry clearance and work as a contractor employee. The breach was discovered when the legitimate document holder received a notification for an entry permit they did not request. The Zioneer has previously reported on other cases of illegal residents using forged or stolen documents, including a June 2026 incident in Beit Shemesh where 11 illegal residents were caught hiding behind a false wall at a construction site, and a July 2026 checkpoint arrest with forged IDs. This case directly involves infiltration of a security company facility, raising concerns about vetting procedures at defense-related sites. The security company's name has not been disclosed, and it is unclear whether the illegal resident had access to classified areas or sensitive information. Investigations are ongoing.
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