First publication: Tourist arrested near the Kirya on suspicion of espionage to be deported to the US
The American tourist arrested near the Kirya in Tel Aviv on suspicion of intelligence gathering will be deported to the US. The suspect photographed the base, attempted to break in, and declared an intention to carry out an attack. His detention has been extended until tomorrow to complete the deportation proceedings.
The American tourist arrested near the Kirya compound in Tel Aviv on suspicion of intelligence gathering for espionage purposes will be deported from Israel back to the United States. The decision on his deportation was formulated today (Tuesday) as part of police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) activities, which took an active part in investigating the sensitive incident. The suspect's detention, who was caught outside the strategic compound, has been extended until tomorrow to complete the necessary procedures for his removal from the country. The incident began the day before yesterday (Sunday), when the American citizen arrived at the gates of the Kirya base and immediately aroused the suspicion of the security force on site. The suspect began photographing the military facility, attempted to enter the base, and even told those present that he "intends to carry out an attack at the location." Following his unusual behavior, he was arrested on the spot, and the security establishment initially assessed that he was a mentally disturbed individual.