Espionage
US House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night vote
House members voted by unanimous consent to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through April 30.
Nazareth woman indicted on charges of spying for Iran, passing sensitive data from ministry job
High Court releases names of Israeli brothers indicted for selling AI-generated info. to Iran
Two separate Israeli espionage cases uncover Iran-linked activities in Jerusalem, Ashkelon
Iran executes seven over killings of IRGC officers, Muslim cleric
The IRGC's judiciary news agency reported that the men had ties to Israel.
Cyber command warns of fake calls to recruit Israeli spies
The phone calls included recorded messages in broken Hebrew issuing threats.
Israeli-American charged with spying for Iran, documenting Israeli officials' homes
Yaakov Perl lived in Morocco for several years, and was affiliated with the Satmar Hassidic sect, who believe that the existence of the State of Israel contradicts religious principles.
Belarusian diplomat expelled from Czech Republic after accusations of espionage
The Czech Foreign Affairs Ministry announced "We declared a Belarusian diplomat working for the intelligence services persona non grata."
Yemen's Houthi-run Foreign Ministry says UN should not shield espionage activities
Houthi officials called for raids on United Nations premises, accusing UN personnel of espionage and bias.
Israel targeted Iranian officials' bodyguards to kill Tehran's leadership, NYT reports
The New York Times reported that Israeli intelligence had used Iranian security guards’ use of mobile phones, including posts made during meetings, to hunt Iranian officials.
Messaging service WhatsApp discovers advanced cyberespionage campaign
In a statement, WhatsApp said that fewer than 200 users worldwide had potentially been impacted.
Court convicts US Navy sailor for selling secret military information to Chinese intel. officer
Wei was first recruited in February 2022 via social media by an officer who portrayed himself as a naval enthusiast working for the government-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation.
IDF intensifies attacks in Gaza, moves forward with Gaza City op.
Meeting on Gaza City occupation plan ends, COGAT ready to evacuate population • Car explosion leaves one injured in Ashkelon • Netanyahu argues Macron fueling French Jew-hatred
Police arrest Palestinian West Bank resident for alleged ties to Iranian agent - N12
The 24-year-old suspect was apprehended on August 6 during a joint operation by the Israel Police officers from the Etzion police station in the West Bank and the IDF.