Authorities arrest Israeli man from Ashkelon suspected of spying for Iran

� 37-year-old Amir Malka, from Ashkelon, was arrested last month after a months-long investigation by the Shin Bet and Israeli Police.

� He is suspected of maintaining prolonged contact with Iranian intelligence agents.

� Authorities say he carried out assignments for them over a period of months.

� He allegedly received several thousand dollars in exchange for his activities.

� Officials have not disclosed the nature of the assignments.

� Charges are expected to be filed today at the Be�er Sheva District Court.