An Israeli citizen who carried out security missions for Iranian intelligence elements was arrested as part of an operation by the Central Unit in the Menashe region, in conjunction with the Shin Bet. He was arrested during May 2026.

An Israeli citizen was arrested for carrying out security missions for Iranian intelligence elements as part of an operation by the Central Unit in the Menashe region, in conjunction with the Shin Bet. Ra’anan Ohana (Haifa, 44) was arrested during May 2026 on suspicion of committing security offenses related to contact with Iranian intelligence elements. The investigation revealed that Ohana was in contact with elements who acted towards him under business cover, and between January and March 2026, including during the “Lion’s Roar” war, he carried out missions for which he received sums of money in digital currencies, including photography missions in sensitive areas, despite understanding that he was dealing with an Iranian foreign agent. An indictment will be filed against him in the coming days.