Espionage

US sources dismiss Pentagon leak alleging Israeli spying as anti-Iran war pushback

There have always been "America First" forces within the US, and even within the Pentagon, who opposed American intervention in Iran, and are angry at Israel for its role in starting the war.

 U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.
A general view of the Pentagon, Washington, October 15, 2025; illustrative.

Pentagon raises Israel espionage threat to 'critical' as Mossad chief ousts deputy

 The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, January 8, 2020.

Pentagon raises Israel's espionage threat level to 'critical' amid tensions with US - report

Mossad chief David Barnea attends a farewell ceremony in his honor, at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, on July 14, 2024.

Ex-top Mossad official: Barnea led agency to unprecedented operational reach - interview


Norwegian prosecutors charge former US Embassy guard with espionage for Russia, Iran

The embassy security guard is accused of collecting and leaking sensitive information that endangered national interests, the New York Times reported.

Norwegian flags flutter at Karl Johans street in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Jewish man accused of being Russian spy just ‘dreamt’ of being ‘James Bond,’ ex wife says

Howard Phillips said he was acting as a double agent, attempting to gain intelligence to share with Israel to better London-Jerusalem relations.

 Howard Phillips.

Betrayal among us: How the enemy found allies inside Israel - opinion

That citizens would align with a regime openly committed to Israel’s destruction is a symptom of something deeper: a broken civic contract and a loss of shared purpose.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Easy money and no implications: Lahav 433 officer reveals motives behind Israelis spying for Iran

"These cases reflect a broader phenomenon that began with the outbreak of the war, with Iranian operatives showing a strong drive to recruit from within Israel," said Peretz.

 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Switzerland reopens its embassy in Tehran after two-week closure

Before the closure, Switzerland’s intelligence service said that Iranian espionage posed a growing threat to Swiss diplomats.

 (Illustrative) Iranian and Switzerland flags.

Shin Bet, police arrest Ra'anana couple suspected of spying for Iran

Detectives from the Central District Police arrested the couple after covert investigations in cooperation with the Shin Bet. 

  The silhouette of a person's profile, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Three Israelis arrested for spying for Iran, two for planning 'assassination plot'

It is also suspected that they were instructed to assassinate a person whose details are not known.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Rishon Lezion resident indicted for spying for Iran

Dennis Liachov initiated contact with the Iranian intelligence agents under different names and different accounts.

 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Iran's witch hunt for Israeli spies: Hundreds of warrantless arrests, sped up executions - report

After the Israel-Iran War, the Islamic Republic is cracking down on those it believes are spying for Israel. However, some say that the manhunt will expand to crush political opposition in Iran.

 A demonstrator holds up a poster of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a protest against Israeli attacks on Iran, central Tehran, June 20, 2025.

Photographing homes, payment in crypto: Two Israelis arrested for spying on behalf of Iran

Agencies further warned against contact with any foreign agent, obviously including those working for enemy states.

 (illustrative) A hooded figure conducting espionage for Iran