Journalist Questioned in Case Involving Suspected Contact With Iranian Operatives

�? ?An independent Israeli journalist voluntarily contacted police after receiving unsolicited messages he found suspicious.

�? ?He was later questioned by the Shin Bet and police on suspicion of contact with Iranian operatives, a claim he denies.

�? ?The journalist said he was unaware the individuals were Iranian and that the messages appeared similar to routine professional inquiries.

�? ?A Jerusalem court initially extended his detention, but the district court overturned the decision and ordered his release under restrictive conditions.