Ben Zygier

Israel, Australia Sign Visa Deal

Apparently past their concern over the Ben Zygier affair, Australia inked a deal to allow more Israelis into the country.

New Claim: Zygier Gave Israeli Secrets to Iranian Businessman

Book on ‘Prisoner X’ affair levels new accusations against deceased former Israeli spy.

Israel to Give 4 Million to Ex-Agent’s Family

Four million shekels compensation to family of ex-Mossad agent Ben Zygier, who died in jail.

Report: Israel Held a Second ‘Prisoner X’

A second man was reportedly being held in the same top-security conditions as former spy.

Lieberman Wants Lie Detector to Ferret Out Loose-Lipped MKs

Former FM wants lie detector to see who blabbed to media about the Zygier case.

No One will be Tried in Zygier Death

State Attorney received report of inquiry into ex-Mossad agent's death, sees no reason to file charges.

Report: 'Prisoner X' Leaked Sensitive Info to Hizbullah

Ben Zygier, known as Prisoner X, leaked sensitive information to Hizbullah which led to arrest of two informants, Der Spiegel reported.

Australia: Zygier Wasn’t Involved in Mabhouh Assassination

Australian minister confirms Zygier worked for Israeli government, but says there is no evidence he was involved in Mabhouh assassination.

Lieberman on Ben Zygier: In Israel, People Don’t Just Disappear

Lieberman says Ben Zygier case was not a secret. ‘The prisoner’s rights were protected.’

The Ben Zygier Case: Suicide in Judaism

Australian Jews Being Accused of 'Dual Loyalty'

In the wake of the publicity surrounding Prisoner X, Australian Jews are being accused of “dual loyalty"

Israel Denies 'Prisoner X' Gave Info to Australia

Israel denies that 'Prisoner X' Ben Zygier had any contact with Australia's security services.

Court Dumps Blame for Prisoner X's Death on Prisons Service

A Rishon Lezion court on Tuesday authorized the release of part of a report on the investigation surrounding the death of Ben Zygier

A-G Mulling Action against MKs who Leaked Zygier Affair

Knesset Legal Advisor determined that pre-planned statements are not covered by MKs' immunity.

Zygier Hanged Himself with Bedsheet – Report

Maariv quotes Prison Services inquiry that details Zygier's suicide, step-by-step.

Israel May Partially Remove 'Prisoner X' Gag Order

Israel is considering reducing the gag order on the “Prisoner X” affair, Internal Security Minister Yitzchak Aharonovitch says.

Zygier 'Leaked Mossad Secrets to Australian Intelligence'

Report on ABC: Zygier met with ASIO officers, provided secret plans for Mossad operations in Italy.

Prisoner X's Background May Be Part of the Story

Source: Zygier Killed Himself 'Out of Shame'

A senior security source is quoted as saying 'Prisoner X' Ben Zygier indeed committed suicide in prison – out of shame.

Israel Considering Making 'Prisoner X' Report Public

The Prosecution is considering making public the report which determined that "Prisoner X" committed suicide while in prison.

Minister: Steps against Zygier Saved Lives

Yaalon blasts left wing MKs who exposed the affair, says they could have employed other channels.

Australian Expose on ‘Prisoner X’

‘Prisoner X – the Australian Connection’ looks at the Ben Zygier affair from his arrest in 2010.

Report: Israel to Pay Millions in Prisoner X Case

Israel has reportedly agreed to pay millions in compensation to the family of Israeli-Australian Ben Zygier, who died in an Israeli prison.

Lawyer who Met Zygier: He wasn't Depressed

A lawyer who met "Prisoner X" a few days before he died saw no sign of suicidal tendencies.

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'Exposure of Zygier Case did Grave Damage'

Top legal official tells Channel 2 that Supreme Court judges are deeply upset by "blather" on the subject.

Ex-Mossad Man: No Room for Censor in Internet Age

Gad Shimron: Israel should have published details of Prisoner X case instead of letting Australia's ABC do so.

Report: Zygier was About to Reveal Secrets

Brisbane Times: "Prisoner X" was arrested when he was about to reveal sensitive info about the Mossad.

Kuwaiti Report: Zygier Tried to Sell Mossad Spy Names to Dubai

Just who was the alleged spy Ben Zygier after all? A Kuwaiti newspaper has some theories.