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Israeli citizen arrested on suspicion of conducting security tasks for Iranian intelligence

The Zioneer Intelligence Desk
Haifa Resident Charged with Espionage Tasks for Iranian Intelligence

Primary source Internal intake · 4 reviewed intake signals · Desk window 14:52 · Photo: from the full report

TL;DR

Ra'anan Ohana (44, Haifa) was arrested in May 2026 by the Menashe District Central Unit in coordination with the Shin Bet on suspicion of contact with Iranian intelligence operatives. The investigation indicates that between January and March 2026, including during the "Lion's Roar" war, Ohana carried out tasks including photography in sensitive areas in exchange for cryptocurrency payments, despite understanding the handler was a foreign Iranian agent. An indictment is expected in the coming days.

01 · How it developed

3 developments

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    Suspect identified as 44-year-old Raanan Ohana from Haifa

  2. Suspect identified as Ra'anan Ohana; tasks included photography for cryptocurrency payments.

  3. Israeli citizen from Haifa arrested on suspicion of espionage for Iran

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02 · Source and signal

Source and signal

  • Internal intake
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