'Israeli' settler charged with spying on Ben-Gvir for Iran
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'Israeli' authorities have charged an 'Israeli' settler with spying for Iranian intelligence after allegedly accepting $15,000 to gather information on senior 'Israeli' officials, according to 'Israel's' Channel 12.
The suspect was identified as Yaakov Perl, a dual US-'Israeli' citizen and member of the anti-Zionist Satmar Hasidic movement.
According to the report, prosecutors allege Perl acted under the direction of Iranian operatives, who provided him with detailed maps and instructions for carrying out intelligence-gathering missions.
Authorities say Perl photographed and documented the residence and security arrangements of former 'Israeli' military chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi and used a camera mounted on his bicycle to conduct surveillance of the home of 'Israeli' National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Channel 12 reported that Perl allegedly received $15,000 in exchange for the operation.
According to prosecutors, Perl had previously sought asylum in Iran in 2017 and later returned to 'Israel' after renewing his passport in 2025, where he allegedly carried out the espionage activities.
'Israeli' authorities have not released further details about the investigation. The allegations against Perl have not been independently verified.
The case is the latest in a series of espionage investigations in 'Israel' involving individuals accused of acting on behalf of Iranian intelligence.
