Two Israeli Air Force personnel have been arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran, Israeli media reported Friday, citing a military official. According to Hebrew-language broadcaster i24 News, the head of the criminal investigations division of the military police, Lee Ayash, said the suspects have been in custody for about a month while an investigation is underway. Ayash said there are suspicions that Iranian intelligence operatives recruited the soldiers and exploited their positions to access sensitive information related to military systems, sites and high-ranking figures. The report suggested the case may extend beyond the two suspects, pointing to a broader network. It noted that additional arrests had been made in earlier stages of the investigation, including personnel from sensitive units […]
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