Israel arrests two men suspected of spying for Iran

Israeli officials said the two suspects, Yuri Eliasfov and Georgi Andreyev, both lived in northern Israel. Israeli media reported that the two men were former Israeli army reservists and Mr. Eliasfov was suspected of luring Mr. Andreyev to work for Iran, AFP reported.

Mr Eliasfov is accused of disclosing classified information he gathered while serving in the Israeli air defense force and operating the Iron Dome system. In a statement, Shin Bet and Israeli police said the two men were paid and were aware they were working against the Israeli government .

Mr. Yuri Eliasfov (left) and Mr. Georgi Andreyev appeared at the trial in Israel on January 27.

PHOTO: THE TIMES OF ISRAEL/YNET

Since the middle of last year, Israel has made a series of arrests of people accused of spying for Iran. Israel has not disclosed what information Mr. Eliasfov gave to Iran.

In fact, Israel’s security depends on its famous “Iron Dome” multi-layered air defense system, which has intercepted numerous attacks by Israel’s regional rivals over the past year of conflict. Iran also launched a series of missiles at Israel in April and October last year.

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The conflict in the Middle East has temporarily calmed down after Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. In the latest development, Hamas leader Naim Qassem said on January 27 that the group does not accept the Israeli army's argument for a slow withdrawal from southern Lebanon, according to Reuters. Israel said that the withdrawal time must now be extended compared to the original plan of 60 days from the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire on November 27, 2024.

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