Continues to deny espionage, strengthens in religion: the new life of Gonen Segev in prison

Former minister Gonen Segev, serving a prison sentence for spying for Iran, continues to deny the offenses. According to Maariv, he is held in a prison in the south, avoids confrontations, and has strengthened his religious observance. His full release date is expected in May 2029.

Former minister and Knesset member Gonen Segev, who is serving a prison sentence for spying for Iran, continues to deny the offenses for which he was convicted. According to Maariv, he is held in a prison in the south, avoids confrontations, and in recent years has become closer to religion and participates in religious classes. Segev follows media publications about him and expresses opposition to the claims against him. The article notes that he is not held in a religious wing, and that he is under tight intelligence monitoring as part of a new department for monitoring high-security prisoners. His full release date is expected in May 2029.