Security Increased for Israeli Airbase Commander

Brig. Gen. Yotam Sigler, the commander of Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel, is under increased security following a thwarted Iranian assassination plot against him. This heightened security is unusual for his position, typically reserved for higher-ranking officials, indicating the serious threat after the discovery of a group of seven Israeli Jews arrested on espionage charges for Iran. These individuals, linked to Azerbaijani descent, allegedly conducted around 600 missions over two years, gathering sensitive information on military targets, including Sigler and his family. The plot coincides with a significant Iranian missile attack on Israel, which aimed at various military installations, including Nevatim. The arrests and the plot highlight an escalation in Iranian efforts to target Israeli officials through espionage and potential assassination. Israeli security agencies continue to monitor and assess the evolving threats linked to Iranian intelligence operations.