Espionage

US court sentences Israeli resident in Scottsdale, Arizona over trade secret conspiracy

US officials said an Israeli citizen working in Arizona received a sentence of time served after pleading guilty to a conspiracy to steal sensitive semiconductor design data.

A close-up of a test sample of a transistor chip under a microscope in the laboratory (illustrative)
An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Haifa man sentenced to over eight years in prison for providing information to foreign agent

Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

Gofman takes Mossad by storm, as spy org. ramps up plans to topple Islamic regime

Basij militia members during an anti-Israel march in Tehran, January 2025; illustrative.

Islamic regime detains 130 people over riots, espionage operations for Israel, US - report


Switzerland reopens its embassy in Tehran after two-week closure

Before the closure, Switzerland’s intelligence service said that Iranian espionage posed a growing threat to Swiss diplomats.

 (Illustrative) Iranian and Switzerland flags.

Shin Bet, police arrest Ra'anana couple suspected of spying for Iran

Detectives from the Central District Police arrested the couple after covert investigations in cooperation with the Shin Bet. 

  The silhouette of a person's profile, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Three Israelis arrested for spying for Iran, two for planning 'assassination plot'

It is also suspected that they were instructed to assassinate a person whose details are not known.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Rishon Lezion resident indicted for spying for Iran

Dennis Liachov initiated contact with the Iranian intelligence agents under different names and different accounts.

 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Iran's witch hunt for Israeli spies: Hundreds of warrantless arrests, sped up executions - report

After the Israel-Iran War, the Islamic Republic is cracking down on those it believes are spying for Israel. However, some say that the manhunt will expand to crush political opposition in Iran.

 A demonstrator holds up a poster of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a protest against Israeli attacks on Iran, central Tehran, June 20, 2025.

Photographing homes, payment in crypto: Two Israelis arrested for spying on behalf of Iran

Agencies further warned against contact with any foreign agent, obviously including those working for enemy states.

 (illustrative) A hooded figure conducting espionage for Iran

National Cyber Directorate urges immediate action to secure cameras amid heightened security risks

"The enemy may use home cameras for espionage and detecting vulnerabilities," the official statement cautioned. The alert emphasized that improperly configured cameras could be a major security risk.

 Illustrative image of a cyberattack with Israeli and Iranian flags.

Police arrest Jewish Israelis suspected of espionage on behalf of Iran

The identity of the two suspects, as well as further details into the investigation, are under an active gag order.

 (illustrative) A hooded figure conducting espionage for Iran

Easy cash, false identities, and dating scams: Iran's method of recruiting Israelis

Since October 7 and the outbreak of the war in Gaza, Israeli security forces have noted a significant rise in espionage recruitment of Israeli citizens by Iran.

 Iranians attend a gathering in support of Gaza, in Tehran, Iran April 9, 2025.

Iranian media teases contents of alleged stolen Israeli nuclear documents

The documents claim to reveal an “illegal” secret nuclear weapons program in coordination with American and European institutions. 

 A model of an Iranian missile is seen during a gathering in support of Gaza, in Tehran, Iran April 9, 2025.