The Economist: Why are so many Israeli Jews spying for Iran?

The Economist: Why are so many Israeli Jews spying for Iran?

Unprecedented numbers are risking everything to help their country’s bitterest enemy
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Key topics:

  • Mordechai Maman's recruitment as an Israeli spy for Iran in 2024.
  • Increase in Israeli citizens betraying their country, fueled by disillusionment.
  • Iranian intelligence operations targeting ordinary citizens, using social media.

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From The Economist, published under licence. The original article can be found on www.economist.com

© 2025 The Economist Newspaper Limited. All rights reserved.

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The Economist

By Yossi Melman*

Unprecedented numbers are risking everything to help their country's bitterest enemy

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