IDF Givati Brigade soldier arrested and charged on suspicion of spying for Iran

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An IDF soldier from the Givati Brigade was arrested in September on suspicion of spying for Iran and was charged with multiple offenses.
IDF Givati Brigade soldier arrested and charged on suspicion of spying for Iran
A What happened
An IDF soldier from the Givati Brigade was arrested by Israeli authorities in September under suspicion of spying for Iran. The soldier allegedly had contact with Iranian intelligence forces since some time in July 2025 and carried out tasks in exchange for financial compensation. The alleged tasks included sending photos and videos of important sites in Israel, including from within army bases, and providing information on weapons and armaments used by the IDF. The arrest came after an investigation by the Shin Bet, the Investigative Military Police, and MALMAB.
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Key insights

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    Alleged espionage involved financial compensation and collection of sensitive material: The soldier allegedly carried out tasks for Iranian intelligence in exchange for financial compensation, including sending imagery of sites and information on IDF weapons and armaments.

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    Multiple Israeli security bodies participated in the investigation: The investigation was conducted by the Shin Bet, the Investigative Military Police, and MALMAB.

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    Additional cases are cited as part of a stated increase in Iran-related spying arrests: Examples listed include convictions, arrests, and an indictment involving alleged missions for Iranian agents and alleged surveillance activity.

Takeaways

Israeli authorities arrested and charged a Givati Brigade soldier on suspicion of espionage for Iran, and additional Iran-related spying cases are cited as part of a stated rise in such arrests since October 7.

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