Shin Bet: Iranian Jew Deported From Israel's Airport After Admitting He Arrived for Spy Mission
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Shin Bet: Iranian Jew Deported From Israel's Airport After Admitting He Arrived for Spy Mission

Jul 27, 2023

The suspect, who has relatives in Israel, was detained upon landing at Ben-Gurion Airport and told investigators that he had arrived for an intelligence-gathering mission. Shin Bet says cameras, recording devices and cash were found in his possession

An Iranian Jew visiting Israel was detained at Ben-Gurion International Airport on suspicion of spying for Tehran, the Shin Bet security service announced on Friday.