'I Was Trembling': Man Films Helicopter Near Knesset and Runs Into Trouble

A young Jerusalem resident, identified as A., filmed a police helicopter taking off near the Knesset and was detained by a man claiming to be a Shin Bet officer. The interrogation lasted about two hours: they checked his phone, asked about ties to Iran, and made him remove his shirt. In the end, nothing suspicious was found and he was released. The Shin Bet declined to comment.

A young Jerusalem resident, identified as A., said he was filming a police helicopter taking off in the Rose Garden area near the Knesset. According to him, a man approached, identified himself as a Shin Bet officer, showed his badge, and detained him on the spot. The interrogation lasted about two hours. A. claims he was forced to unlock his mobile phone, and the officer went through apps, personal correspondence, and private conversations, including intimate messages with his wife, and recorded the screen contents. The main question concerned the reason for filming the helicopter and possible ties to Iran. A. also said he was asked to remove his shirt in a public park, his belongings were scattered, and he was threatened that a 'car was already on its way.' At the end of the interrogation, the officer said nothing suspicious was found and released him. A. said he is stressed, barely sleeping, and afraid. The General Security Service declined to comment on the incident.