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flag Israeli authorities arrested Yaakov Perl, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, for allegedly spying for Iran, including gathering intelligence in Israel and promoting Hezbollah.

flag Israeli authorities have arrested Yaakov Perl, a 49-year-old American-Israeli dual citizen, on suspicion of spying for Iran. flag The Shin Bet and police say Perl, who lived in Morocco, contacted Iranian officials in 2017 and later published anti-Israel content, including support for Hezbollah in January 2024. flag After being approached by Iranian operatives, he traveled to Israel in July to gather intelligence on public figures and locations, taking photos and videos. flag He was reportedly paid in cryptocurrency and motivated by ideological opposition to Zionism. flag The case is part of a larger investigation into Iran-linked espionage, with over 25 cases and nearly 46 arrests since October 7.

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