An Israeli student has been arrested for allegedly conducting security operations on behalf of Iran, according to Israel’s Shin Bet security agency. The suspect, whose name remains under a gag order, was reportedly recruited by Iranian intelligence while studying abroad.

The student is accused of gathering sensitive information about Israeli defense infrastructure, security personnel, and strategic sites. Authorities believe the suspect’s operations were part of a broader Iranian effort to expand its intelligence network inside Israel.

The investigation revealed that the student used encrypted apps and other covert communication methods to pass information to Iranian handlers. Shin Bet described the case as a serious breach of national security, though officials confirmed that no critical data was compromised before the arrest.

This incident comes amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, both militarily and diplomatically. Israeli security officials stress that the arrest highlights Iran’s continued attempts to exploit dual nationals, students, and business travelers for intelligence purposes.

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JNS – Israeli student arrested for allegedly acting on behalf of Iran
Source: JNS, June 2025