Espionage

Belgium detains Chinese dual national on suspicion of semiconductor espionage

The prosecutors said the 52-year old man, who lives in Belgium, was arrested in May at Belgium's Zaventem airport, before boarding a flight to Beijing.

A police cordon is pictured outside Brussels Central railway station.
ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Israeli indicted for threatening national security on behalf of unnamed foreign government agents

An illustrative photo of a laptop displaying the Iranian flag, representing Iran in a digital or cyber context, March 27, 2026.

Two Israeli teens charged with spying, carrying out tasks for Iran

Illustrative image of a hacker with a China flag.

US officials backpedal on claims that China hacked government agencies, now say they were targeted


Israelis report receive recruitment, threatening text messages from Iran

The Israel Police released a statement calling the messages “attempts by Iranian intelligence elements to recruit Israeli citizens in Israel and abroad.”

Messages sent by Iranian intelligence elements, May 12, 2026

Iran executes alleged Mossad, CIA collaborator amid intelligence crackdown- report

Iran said it executed a 29-year-old aerospace engineer convicted of collaborating with Israel’s Mossad and the CIA by sharing classified information.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Iran says it dismantled two alleged Mossad-linked cells across six provinces - report

Tehran’s Intelligence Ministry claimed one operative was killed in an armed clash, while several others were arrested over alleged plans to target government buildings and military personnel.

Illustrative image of a Mossad agent standing in front of Mossad vs Iran concept flags on a wall with a crack.

Israel's national security should not be sold out by its citizens - editorial

No cost-of-living crisis, no debt, no alienation, no anger at the government, and no political despair can justify endangering neighbors and country for payment.

Israeli prison service guards operate in a special wing of Israeli citizens accused of spying for Iran, in the Damon Prison, in the Druze town of Daliyat al-Karmel, northern Israel, July 1, 2025.

Mossad reached 'heart of enemies' secrets' in groundbreaking operations, chief Barnea reveals

Mossad Director David Barnea praised groundbreaking operations in target countries and highlighted the success of operations against Iran and Hezbollah during a citation ceremony.

MOSSAD CHIEF David Barnea attends a conference of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) in Tel Aviv earlier this year. On Sunday, he met with US envoy Steve Witkoff and a senior Qatari official, says the writer.

Israeli Air Force technicians indicted for spying on IDF chief, Ben-Gvir at Iran's behest

According to the indictment, the soldiers conducted a variety of missions for Iran, including an instance in which one of them sent an Iranian agent training materials.

IDF technicians prepare a fighter jet for operational activity, August 24, 2025

Two Israel Air Force technicians charged with spying for Iran - KAN

Two Israeli Air Force technicians are set to be charged with espionage for Iran after allegedly leaking sensitive documents during Operation Roaring Lion.

 Israel Air Force fighter jet F-15, at the Tel Nor airforce base. January 01, 2024.

Iran dissidents bemoan European silence after latest execution

"The silence of European Union leaders and member states in the face of this wave of political executions in Iran is unjustifiable," Maryam Rajavi said in a speech at the European Parliament.

A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against the Iranian government held by supporters of the Iranian royal family in exile, who marched through central London past the Iranian embassy to the Israeli embassy, in London, Britain, March 8, 2026

Two more Israelis indicted in Iran spy case amid expanding online recruitment drive

The arrest is the latest in a growing list of cases in which Israeli authorities say Iranian handlers used social media and messaging platforms to make contact with Israelis.

Flag of Iran on binary code.

Iran executes two men convicted of espionage for Mossad and plotting attacks

Mizan said the two, identified as Mohammad Masoum Shahi and Hamed Validi, were accused of belonging to a spy network linked to Mossad and had received training abroad.

Members of the Iranian police attend a pro-government rally in Tehran, Iran, January 12, 2026.