STANDARD
INTELLIGENCE
UNVERIFIED
Israeli Citizen Sentenced for Espionage in Favor of Iranian Proxies
Jun 22, 2026 10:33 PM CT
Haifa, Israel
espionage,iran,Israel,internal security,proxy warfare
Summary
Dimitri Cohen was sentenced to over eight years in prison for contacting a foreign agent and attempting to provide intelligence to Iran and its terrorist proxies during wartime. This case highlights ongoing internal security threats and the operational reach of Iranian intelligence networks within Israel, even amidst active conflict.
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Dimitri Cohen was convicted of making contact with a foreign agent and attempting to provide information that could be used by Iran and its terrorist proxies during wartime.
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Actor Responses
Israel
NEUTRAL
Prosecuted and convicted an individual for attempting to leak sensitive information to hostile actors.
Iran
NEUTRAL
Target of espionage activities; sought intelligence from within Israel to support its and its proxies' wartime operations.