18-Year-Old ’Israeli’ Settler Arrested for Spying on Ex-Prime

By Staff, Agencies

"Israel" have arrested an 18-year-old settler of "Yavne", for allegedly carrying out tasks for Iranian operative elements, including gathering intelligence around the hospital where former prime minister Naftali Bennett was staying.

A joint message from the "Shin Bet" spokespersons on Sunday said that he was remanded in custody for five days.

During April 2025, Moshe Atias was arrested on suspicion of committing security offenses after allegedly gathering intelligence opposite the cardiology department in central "Israel" at a time when the former Zionist prime minister, Naftali Bennett, was hospitalized there.

The investigation revealed that Atias had been in contact with Iranian operative elements and carried out numerous tasks for them.

Among other things, at the request of the Iranian operator, he documented a floor in the hospital and a room with guards who secured the former prime minister.

This case joins a series of recent incidents that indicate repeated attempts by intelligence elements to recruit "Israeli" settlers.