Yaakov Abu al-Qian, an Israeli citizen living in the Negev, was arrested last month for joint investigation by the Shabak and Israel Police on suspicion of having illicit contacts with a Lebanese-Iraqi source and through him with Iranian intelligence, to whom he even passed information.
The investigation revealed that Abu al-Qian, who is close to public figures in Israel, had a long-standing relationship with Hyder al-Mashadani, who serves as a liaison with Iranian intelligence.
As part of the connection, Abu al-Qian provided him with updates on what is happening in Israel. The connection between the two also revolves, among other things, in alleged business opportunities in Arab countries in the region.
The investigation also shows that Abu al-Qian asked at a certain point to meet with other elements on behalf of Hyder, and understood that these were Iranian elements, and even emphasized the secrecy of the planned meeting between the parties.
An indictment was filed today in the Be'er Sheva district court.