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Israeli citizen charged with 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 16:52 · Photo: from the full report

TL;DR

Reporter Or Ravid reports that Raanan Ohana, 44, from Haifa, was charged with performing security tasks for Iranian intelligence agents. The suspect was arrested last month; an indictment is expected in the coming days. The investigation found that between January and March 2026, including during Operation Roaring Lion, he photographed sensitive areas and received cryptocurrency payments.

01 · How it developed

3 developments

  1. Latest

    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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