Israel says foiled Iranian spy ring attempt

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AFP Jerusalem
Last Updated : Jul 24 2019 | 8:05 PM IST

Israel's domestic intelligence service said Wednesday that the country's security forces had uncovered Iranian intelligence efforts to recruit Israeli Arabs and Palestinians.

A statement from the Shin Bet did not give the number or identities of suspects or say if any had been arrested or charged but said that the alleged Iranian-run operation was discovered "in recent months."
"It attempted to recruit people via preliminary contacts based on fictitious Facebook profiles and -- later -- messaging apps."

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First Published: Jul 24 2019 | 8:05 PM IST

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