Israeli officials ask rabbis to help counter Iranian spy recruitment

Israeli security officials have enlisted rabbis to help identify and deter Iranian efforts to recruit Israeli citizens as spies, according to a report. The officials said dozens of people have been indicted in recent cases. They described Iranian agents using a recruitment method that starts with small payments and gradually increases demands.

Recruitment method described Agents rely on what officials called "fishing expeditions and luck," offering money in exchange for minor tasks before requesting more sensitive information. The approach is presented as low-risk work that pays quickly, officials said.

Background on the request Rabbis were asked to speak with community members who may be approached, officials stated. No names of specific officials or rabbis were released in the report.