Iranian Plot Unveiled: Israeli Arrested

An Israeli businessman, who lived in Turkey for an extended period, has been arrested for allegedly being recruited by Iran to carry out high-profile assassinations in Israel. The targets included Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Galant, and Shin Bet intelligence chief Ronen Bar.

The suspect reportedly had contacts with Iranian operatives in Turkey and was smuggled into Iran on two occasions. The assassination plans were said to be in retaliation for the death of Hamas' foreign chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

Additionally, the suspect was tasked with recruiting Russians or Americans to eliminate critics of the Iranian regime in Europe or the United States. In a related development, Israel thwarted a Hezbollah bomb plot aimed at a former senior Israeli security official.

Furthermore, Israel is being held responsible for explosions of electronic communication devices in Lebanon, which resulted in over 30 deaths and more than 3,000 injuries. These incidents underscore the ongoing, high-stakes intelligence and military operations in the region.