WANA (May 15) – The case of a resident of Israel who collaborated with Iranian agents based on hatred for Israel and without receiving payment has drawn significant media attention.

 

On Thursday, the Israeli State Attorney’s Office issued a heavy indictment against Ahmed Daas, a 27-year-old truck driver and resident of the city of Tira. He is accused of spying for Iranian intelligence services driven by ideological motives and a “deep hatred” of Israel.

 

According to The Times of Israel, the case has seen wide coverage in regional media due to its “shocking details,” including the defendant’s request to bomb his own city of residence.

 

Based on the prosecution’s claims, Daas, who traveled to various parts of Israel due to his job as a driver, took numerous photos and videos of sensitive centers and sent them to an Iranian intelligence agent.

 

A distinguishing feature of this case is the defendant’s refusal to receive payment. Prosecutors say Daas rejected offers of money, declaring that he was doing this solely out of ideological commitment to Iran during the current war and “hatred of the Israeli government.”

 

Some of the locations he allegedly photographed are in the city of Ashdod. The Israeli prosecution claims Daas provided the Iranian agent with images of the Ashdod Port, the Eshkol Power Station (Israel’s largest natural gas power plant), and the Israel Aerospace Industries building. He also reportedly sent the coordinates of a naval base belonging to Israeli naval commandos.

 

Prosecutors emphasized that he was fully aware he was in contact with an individual intending to harm Israeli security. The Israeli police stated that Daas confessed to all charges during interrogations.

 

In a joint statement, the Shin Bet and the Israel Police warned that this case is a sign of continuous efforts by spies to obtain sensitive information.

 

They emphasized that Iranian agents usually start with simple tasks, such as filming public places, and gradually lead individuals toward “more dangerous operations.” The Shin Bet has asked residents not to cooperate with unidentified individuals in cyberspace under any circumstances.