Israeli man to be indicted for collecting intelligence for Iran via Telegram

An Israeli citizen from Mazra'a near Nahariya initiated contact with Iranian handlers on Telegram, photographed strategic sites and military bases, and transmitted the material. The Shin Bet and police investigated; the Haifa District Prosecutor's Office will file an indictment.

An indictment is expected to be filed this morning (Sunday) against Wisam Galib Saleh Awad, a resident of Mazra'a near Nahariya, for contact with a foreign agent and carrying out tasks that harm state security. According to the suspicion, he initiated contact with Iranian elements on Telegram and offered his services out of ideological motives, a desire to carry out an act of revenge, and without financial compensation, while identifying with Hezbollah. As part of his recruitment, he carried out photography tasks of strategic facilities, military bases, and police stations, and transferred footage and coordinates to his handlers. The investigation was conducted in cooperation with the Shin Bet and the YMR (Central Unit) of the Asher region, during which phones and computers were seized. The Haifa District Attorney's Office will file an indictment along with a request for detention until the end of proceedings. The police and Shin Bet stated that they view any involvement of Israeli citizens in activities that endanger state security with utmost severity.