Israel Intensifies Arrests for Espionage Linked to Iran and Hamas
Israeli authorities have stepped up actions against espionage, with multiple arrests and prosecutions on September 18 targeting suspects cooperating with Hamas, Lebanon, or Iranian services amid hybrid warfare and online Iranian recruitment.
Nadia El-Amrani
September 20, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-09-18
Israel has intensified its arrests for espionage and intelligence collaboration with the enemy, RFI reported on Friday, September 18. Several individuals suspected of links to Hamas, Lebanon, or Iranian intelligence are now facing legal proceedings.
This increase in arrests occurs within the context of hybrid warfare, where Iran is increasingly targeting young recruits through online campaigns, according to Israeli security services.
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