Spy

UK accuses Russian spy ship of directing lasers at British pilots, threatens military response

British defense minister John Healey said directing lasers at RAF pilots was "deeply dangerous" and Britain was poised to react depending on the Yantar's next move.

An image of the Russian spy ship Yantar which is operating off the northern coast of Scotland, taken November 19, 2025
 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Israeli man indicted for Iran espionage, used reservist girlfriend to collect IDF intelligence

 (Illustrative) A silhouette over an Iranian flag.

IRGC claims to dismantle US, Israeli anti-security network, arrest all involved - report

Jehovah's Witnesses are seen on the street in Krakow, Poland, on November 20, 2024.

Russia jails two elderly Jehovah's Witnesses on basis of spy testimony, group says


Australia spy chief says Chinese hackers probing telecommunications, critical infrastructure

The Australian Security Intelligence Organization's director general of security, Mike Burgess, warned that Chinese hackers had also penetrated United States telecommunications systems.

Mike Burgess, Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) Director-General of Security, delivers the 2025 Lowy Lecture in Sydney, Australia, November 4, 2025

Israeli authorities arrest Tel Aviv resident suspected of spying for Iran

The 27-year-old resident of Tel Aviv photographed sensitive locations, including the location of a missile impact site in Ramat Gan, investigations found.

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

UK Jewish man jailed for offering then-defense minister's information to Russian 'spies'

Howard Phillips, a 66-year-old Jewish man from Essex, offered Shapps' home address and phone number to two people he believed were Russian agents, but were actually undercover cops.

An undated handout photo released by the Metropolitan Police shows Howard Phillips, who was jailed on Friday for assisting a foreign intelligence service.

Second Afghan national arrested in Denmark over terror plot targeting Jews in Germany 

German prosecutors say a second Afghan national has been arrested in Denmark over a plot to attack Jewish targets in Germany, months after his alleged co-conspirator was detained.

 Police officers stand outside the Israeli embassy after a suspected shooting near the embassy, in Stockholm, Sweden October 1, 2024.

Iran carries out highest level of prisoner executions in past two decades in Oct., watchdog says

Out of the eight political prisoners Iran executed during October, Hengaw identified seven as being sentenced on charges of espionage for Israel.

Activists protest against Iranian executions in Rome, Italy, July 30, 2025.

Dead Sea hotel worker conducted espionage for Iran, indictment charges

The defendant was allegedly contacted via Telegram last year and paid 12,000 shekels to carry out tasks for an Iranian agent.

 THE CONTRAST of white salt ‘mushrooms’ against the turquoise background of the Dead Sea creates an apocalyptic landscape.

Fourteen year-old indicted after attempting to join al-Qaeda, Hamas

An interrogation revealed that Yosef had been in contact with Iranian intelligence elements since the end of 2024, carrying out a variety of security missions under their direction for money.

An Islamist terrorist conducting espionage; illustrative.

Israeli prosecutors to indict Jaffa teen suspected of spying on behalf of ISIS, Hamas

Police said a 14-year-old from Jaffa filmed sensitive Israeli sites for ISIS and Hamas, and attempted to prepare explosives before his arrest in Ramallah.

An Islamist terrorist conducting espionage; illustrative.

US alleges executive sold secrets to Russia for $1.3 million

US prosecutors charge Peter Williams with selling US trade secrets to a Russian buyer for $1.3 million, raising national security concerns.

A Russian secret agent; illustrative.

Iran's Intelligence Ministry publishes alleged location of anti-regime TV station in Tel Aviv

Iran's Intelligence Ministry claims to have found a TV studio in Tel Aviv belonging to London-based anti-regime outlet Iran International, and published photographs of contributor's residences.

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

Delving into Cold War with 'The Last Spy' documentary on German Jew who rose to the top of CIA

The film had its Israeli premiere at the 41st Haifa International Film Festival, which runs until October 14.

‘The Last Spy,’ is about CIA spymaster Peter Sichel, a German-Jewish refugee to the US.