Two Israeli air force soldiers face charges of spying for Iran: Report

Israeli military prosecutors are preparing to file espionage charges against two Israeli air force soldiers accused of collaborating with Iranian intelligence, according to Israeli media reports.

Israel’s public broadcaster KAN News reported that two suspects, who worked as aircraft technicians on F-15 fighter jets at the Tel Nof airbase near Ashdod, passed sensitive military information to an Iranian handler.

Both face charges of aiding Iran during the US-Israeli aggression against the country, with authorities considering upgrading one case to include treason.

Prosecutors claim the two servicemen were instructed by an Iranian agent to gather intelligence on high-profile Israeli figures, including former chief of staff Herzi Halevi and security minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

The suspects are also accused of transmitting a technical diagram of an Israeli aircraft engine and photographs revealing the face of an aviation instructor.

Eight additional soldiers stationed at the same base are suspected of having knowledge of the alleged espionage activities but failing to report them to their commanders.

Following the discovery of the security breach, the base commander reportedly convened personnel for an emergency security briefing, revealing that he had been summoned for questioning by the Shin Bet security service.

The case is the latest in a growing pattern of ordinary Israeli settlers allegedly being recruited online by Iran-linked agents.

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On Monday, two young men from central occupied lands were indicted on similar espionage charges, with prosecutors alleging one had already purchased a ticket to Dubai to meet his Iranian handler.

Meanwhile, Iran’s intelligence bodies and law enforcement forces have detained numerous subversive elements amid the aggression, while the Islamic Republic's Armed Forces have confronted the aggressors with waves of decisive and successful retaliatory strikes.

Authorities have emphasized the importance of public vigilance, noting that prompt reporting of suspicious activities to the police emergency center helps prevent any destructive activity and actions aimed at sowing insecurity.

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