Israeli lawyer indicted over alleged contact with foreign agent, obstruction of justice

An Israeli lawyer has been arrested and indicted on suspicion of security offenses, according to the Israel Police and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency). The State Attorney's Office filed an indictment against her in the Central District Court in Lod, accusing her of contact with a foreign agent and obstruction of justice. The case is under a gag order, and only a brief summary was released at the request of security authorities.

The prosecution claims that the investigation revealed the lawyer was in contact with a foreign agent and committed acts of obstruction of justice. They also requested her detention until the proceedings conclude. The announcement did not specify the foreign agent's affiliation or the nature of their alleged contact.

Authorities have been investigating alleged Iranian efforts to recruit Israelis through social media and messaging platforms. These cases involve offers of payment for assignments ranging from photography and information gathering to threats and violent acts. In April, two young Israelis were indicted for alleged contact with Iranian intelligence, with one defendant accused of helping prepare forged documents containing classified information about Israeli and US plans to attack Iran.

In February, Elimelech Stern was sentenced to three years in prison for contact with an Iranian intelligence operative and conspiracy to threaten, involving assignments carried out in exchange for cryptocurrency payments.