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Israeli Soldier Charged with Spying for Iran Amid Rising Tensions
ISRAEL, JUL 17 – The soldier allegedly shared sensitive intelligence with Iranian agents for payment, raising concerns about national security and operational integrity in Israel's defense forces.
- Israeli military prosecutors charged an unidentified IDF soldier with spying for Iran on July 17, 2025, in Jerusalem.
- The charge followed an investigation by Shin Bet, Israel Police, and military police uncovering the soldier's voluntary contact and mission completion for Iranian operatives.
- The soldier is accused of sharing visual recordings depicting Israeli missile defense actions and locations struck by rocket fire during the recent 12-day conflict with Iranian contacts, although the content was reportedly neither classified nor derived from his military responsibilities.
- Officials described the case as a serious security breach involving an IDF soldier collaborating with foreign adversaries and warned that individuals caught spying for Iran could face prison terms of up to 15 years.
- The soldier’s detention has been extended pending trial, as officials continue the probe amid warnings to the public against espionage for Iran.
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