Seven Spies Working for Iran Detained in Israel For Two Years, Received $300K

Israeli Security Service apprehended a network of spies after a two-year investigation, uncovering an Iranian intelligence operation that had been active in Israel for years.

The spies, all Israeli citizens, were recruited by Iran's intelligence agency, the Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS), and tasked with gathering sensitive information on Israel's military, political, and economic infrastructure.

According to the Shin Bet, Israel's internal security agency, the spies were paid approximately $300,000 for their services. The funds were transferred through various means, including cryptocurrency and cash drops.

The spies were arrested in a series of raids across Israel, and the Shin Bet said that they had been operating under the direction of Iranian intelligence officers based in Lebanon and Syria.

The arrests are a significant blow to Iran's intelligence network in Israel. The Shin Bet said that the spies had been able to gather valuable information, including details of military installations, political figures, and economic targets.

The incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by Iranian intelligence to Israel. Iran has been accused of carrying out a number of espionage and sabotage operations in Israel in recent years.

In response to the arrests, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the Shin Bet for their work in dismantling the Iranian spy network.

"This is a major victory for Israel's security," Netanyahu said. "We will continue to do everything necessary to protect our country from Iran and its proxies."

The arrests of the spies are likely to further strain relations between Israel and Iran, which are already tense due to Iran's nuclear program and support for terrorist groups in the region.