What was the nature of the operation that led to the arrest?

The police and the Shin Bet arrested a resident of Baqa al-Gharbiyye who carried out security missions for Iranian intelligence elements. This was a joint operation by investigators from the "Ashar" District Special Patrol Unit and the Cyber Unit in Lahav.

What charges will be filed against the arrested individual?

A severe indictment will be filed for offenses of contact with a foreign agent.

Israel Police: The police and the Shin Bet arrested a resident of Baqa al-Gharbiyye who

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Following the conclusion of the joint investigation and the establishment of a solid evidentiary foundation against him, a severe indictment will be filed today at the Haifa District Court by the Haifa District Prosecution for offenses of contact with a foreign agent.

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