Israel has arrested a Russian citizen accused of spying for Iran, the Shin Bet security agency said on Friday. The suspect allegedly photographed Israeli ports and facilities under Iranian intelligence instructions. He reportedly received payments in digital currency for his activities. The 30-year-old, Vitaly Zvyagintsev, was detained in early December following secret investigations. Shin Bet […]
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Netanyahu moves to dismiss Shin Bet chief amid trust issues
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to remove Ronen Bar, the head of Shin Bet, citing “ongoing distrust.” This decision follows Shin Bet’s criticism for failing to prevent the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Netanyahu believes strong leadership is essential during this crisis. Netanyahu stated that his confidence in Bar has eroded, calling the […]