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Spy scandal at Ben Gurion Airport: Russia claims arrested man is Israeli citizen
The name of historian and writer Artem Kirpichenok, who went missing after arriving in Israel, has been linked to a high-profile security case. Russian media report that the indictment filed today for espionage-related activities refers to Kirpichenok, who has been out of contact since August 2.

Israeli charged with security offenses: "Was involved in foreign influence activity"
The State Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against an Israeli citizen for security offenses. An investigation by the Shin Bet and police revealed the defendant was acting on behalf of foreign intelligence.

Operated by foreign intelligence: indictment against an Israeli citizen
The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment on Friday at the Central District Court against an Israeli citizen for security offenses, requesting detention until the end of proceedings. This legal action follows a complex joint investigation by the Shin Bet and the Israel Police, which uncovered suspicions of hostile activity against the state.

Graffiti for 150 shekels: The Iranian espionage price list
As part of the new case, one of the involved minors was arrested upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport. According to the indictment, the main defendant received a total of approximately 3,500 shekels. Also: one of the defendants sent a video of a well-known mall, deleted it, but continued contact with the agent.

Espionage Case: Minors Recruited by Iranian Agent
Minors from the Haifa and Krayot area were recruited by Iranian intelligence online. In exchange for thousands of shekels, they photographed strategic sites and engaged in incitement. The Haifa District Attorney's Office is filing an indictment today.

Kiryat Motzkin teenagers charged with espionage for Iran
The Haifa District Attorney's Office has indicted two teenagers, aged 14 and 16, for working for an Iranian intelligence agent. The minors conducted surveillance on shopping malls and attempted to recruit others for high-risk missions, continuing their activities even after realizing they were working for a hostile foreign power.

The spy you brought home and didn't even know about
Last month, the US imposed severe restrictions on the import of robotic vacuums, citing national security risks. What are the Americans so afraid of, and what is the connection between an innocent robotic vacuum and secret intelligence operations?

Suspected of spying for Russia: Joint investigation by Germany, Poland, and Romania
The 24-year-old is suspected of belonging to a group that planned attacks and sabotage in NATO member states, according to an investigation by the German magazine Der Spiegel. Among the charges: smuggling explosives into Ukraine and attempted terrorist attacks. "If the devices had exploded, everyone in the vicinity would have been in danger," it was written.
Playing with fire under NATO's radar: How Russia is setting fire to arms factories in Europe
Western intelligence officials claim that Russia is using local criminals to carry out arson and sabotage at arms factories in Europe, in an attempt to disrupt supplies to Ukraine and test how far they can go without dragging NATO into a direct confrontation.

Trump's crypto project in trouble: Chinese connection revealed, raising espionage concerns
The Trump family's crypto project has partnered with a Hong Kong-based platform that offers technology from Chinese companies defined as a threat to the United States. While the White House denies a conflict of interest, experts warn: "A hypocritical and dangerous move."
Ending dependence on the US: Japan overhauls intelligence and returns to the 'spy game'
After decades of a fragmented intelligence apparatus, Japan is establishing a new National Intelligence Bureau and a National Intelligence Council. Plans also include an anti-espionage law and a foreign intelligence agency amid regional threats and doubts regarding US reliability.

"I put my hand under my jacket and pull out the gun"
John Brownlow's new book, chosen as the Financial Times thriller of the year, introduces the most dangerous man on earth: he has no name, no past, and at any given moment he knows that someone is already training to replace him. Read the first chapter of "Agent 17".

The Telegraph exposé: British Special Forces spy drones transmitted data to China
The UK Ministry of Defence disconnected the cameras from the internet after discovering the breach. Concerns: exposure of operational plans in the Persian Gulf and meetings of senior command staff.

Spy Games: Ranking Europe's Intelligence Agencies
The prestigious French magazine "L'Express" has ranked European intelligence agencies based on assessments by past and present agents. In an exclusive interview, deputy editor Etienne Girard explains why the British MI6 topped the list, how Ukrainian intelligence is perceived, and what the consensus is on the Mossad following October 7th.

Security establishment fears dozens of undetected Iranian espionage cases
According to Channel 14 News, the security establishment fears there are dozens of undetected espionage cases involving Israeli citizens acting on behalf of Iran. Officials are concerned by a series of incidents, including cases involving reservists in sensitive positions.

Espionage suspects filmed site of Benjamin Netanyahu's future visit
The grave of Ze'ev Jabotinsky on Mount Herzl was documented by one of the suspects in the new espionage case, just about a week before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the site to participate in a memorial service. The suspect was also sent to document the homes of people from defense industries and other sensitive areas.

Couple from Ashkelon charged with spying for Iran: these are the sites they were instructed to photograph, including in Eilat
The State Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against Tamirlan Amushokov (26) and Alina Kushnirenko (24) from Ashkelon. The couple is charged with espionage for Iran, having collected intelligence between April and July 2026.

Ashkelon couple indicted for espionage and intelligence gathering for hostile entities
The State Attorney's Office has filed an indictment in the Tel Aviv District Court against Tamirlan Amushokov (26) and Alina Kushnirenko (24) for serious espionage offenses. The indictment alleges that the couple operated via Telegram under the direction of individuals posing as "Aslan" and "David," systematically documenting military and civilian infrastructure and gathering intelligence on the...

Judge orders IPS to respond to claims of defendant accused of spying for Iran: "I was starved in detention"
Tel Aviv District Court Judge Oded Maor has ordered the Israel Prison Service (IPS) to respond within seven days to claims by a defendant accused of spying for Iran that he was denied food for 36 hours. The judge emphasized that detention does not strip an individual of their fundamental rights.

From the Chief of Staff’s headquarters to the minister’s home: the route of an American Satmar Hasid for Iran
An investigation has been revealed involving an American Satmar Hasid who became a central figure in one of the most serious wartime espionage cases. Maintaining contact with Iranian handlers, he documented sensitive sites, including the home of the former Chief of Staff and Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

“If We Do Not Act Now, It Will Be Too Late”: Japan Creates New Intelligence Bodies to Combat Espionage
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced the establishment of two new intelligence bodies to counter foreign espionage and cyberattacks. The move follows reports identifying Japan as a hub for Russian intelligence operations.

End to the "Paradise for Spies": "Japan's Mossad" launched in Tokyo
For the first time since World War II, Japan has opened the "National Intelligence Bureau" to unify its scattered security branches. The move comes against the backdrop of a strengthening axis between China, Russia, and North Korea, and follows revelations that Japanese equipment was smuggled for Russia's war in Ukraine.

European country arrests Iranian spy near British military base
London police announced on Friday the arrest of 44-year-old British-Azerbaijani citizen Rashad Sultanov in Cyprus. He is suspected of spying on a British airbase on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

7 years in prison for an Israeli who assisted Iranian intelligence: 'A deterrent message against the enemy's recruitment attempts'
The District Court in Nof HaGalil-Nazareth sentenced Artem Zolotarev, who was convicted in a plea bargain of a series of serious security offenses in exchange for thousands of dollars. Alongside the prison sentence, Zolotarev was ordered to pay financial compensation and a fine.

Indictment: Ambulance driver collected information on hospitals and sent it to Iran
Amir Titi was arrested last month. According to the indictment, he received tens of thousands of shekels from Iran in exchange for information regarding Israeli hospitals and surveillance of high-ranking officials. His lawyer claims he was deceived and believed he was acting on behalf of the state.

Israeli Veteran of Classified Unit Charged with Spying for Iran
An Israeli citizen who served in a classified unit has been indicted for maintaining contact with an Iranian intelligence operative. He is charged with communicating with a foreign agent and attempting to provide information to the enemy.

Arabs documented classified bases – the security establishment continued to employ them
For years, documentation of Arab contractors inside IDF bases has been published, raising questions regarding their presence alongside sensitive and classified facilities. This evening, we are exposing a series of investigations conducted at several IDF bases, which reveal a severe and worrying picture of deficiencies in information security.