The Shin Bet and Israel Police uncovered a serious espionage case in recent months in which an Israeli transferred sensitive security information to Iran, the Shin Bet announced on Sunday.

In October 2025, Shimon Azarzar, 27, and his partner, both Israeli citizens from Kiryat Yam, were arrested for allegedly maintaining contact with Iranian intelligence officials and transferring sensitive information about Israeli security sites.

The Shin Bet and police investigation revealed that Azarzar maintained ongoing contacts with Iranian intelligence officials for over a year and carried out numerous security missions at their instruction.

He transferred photos, locations, and data on sensitive sites across the country and even offered to transfer vital information from inside IDF bases to his handlers. Azarzar exploited his relationship with his partner, who served as a reservist at an Air Force base, to obtain details about the IDF and Air Force bases.

He was compensated for his work via digital payments.

An indictment was filed against him on Sunday morning at the Haifa District Court.

The police and the Shin Bet said they “again warn citizens and residents of the State of Israel against maintaining contact with foreign elements from enemy states and/or unidentified actors—all the more so carrying out missions for them in exchange for payment or for any other reason. Israel’s security agencies will continue to work together to detect and thwart terror and espionage activity in Israel and will seek to prosecute, to the fullest extent of the law, all those involved in such activities.”

(YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)