An Israeli soldier from a classified IDF unit has been indicted on suspicion of spying for an Iranian agent. The charges include contact with a foreign agent and attempted transmission of information liable to benefit the enemy, according to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces.
The indictment was filed on July 29, 2026, at the Jaffa Military Court. The soldier, whose identity remains under a gag order, is accused of seeking to pass sensitive military information to an individual believed to be working for Iranian intelligence.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about espionage threats from Iran, which has been accused of attempting to recruit Israeli personnel. The IDF stated that the investigation was conducted with the Shin Bet security agency, and the soldier's unit has been notified.
No further details about the nature of the classified information or the soldier's rank have been released due to security restrictions. The military court has extended the soldier's detention pending further legal proceedings.
