Israel says foiled Iranian spy ring attempt

Israel's domestic intelligence service said Wednesday that the country's security forces had uncovered Iranian intelligence efforts to recruit Israeli Arabs and Palestinians.

A statement from the Shin Bet did not give the number or identities of suspects or say if any had been arrested or charged but said that the alleged Iranian-run operation was discovered "in recent months."
"It attempted to recruit people via preliminary contacts based on fictitious Facebook profiles and -- later -- messaging apps."