ReutersSeven people were arrested in occupied East Jerusalem, Israel, on suspicion of planning an attack for Iran. This is the second such arrest in the last few days. The Shin Bet domestic security agency said that the suspects planned to assassinate a top Israeli scientist and a mayor, “under Iranian directions.” They also had a task of bombing a car and throwing a grenade into a house for a payment around 200,000 shekels ($53,000) Iran is Israel’s arch enemy and tensions are at their highest in years. Israel has promised to retaliate for an Iranian missile attack against Israel on 1 October. The statement stated that the group was headed by a 23 year old man who had been recruited as a Iranian operative. Local media reported that the leader recruited the six suspects. Shin Bet and police released a statement that said: “Scientists and mayors are among the targets of Iranian agents. This investigation highlights Iran’s efforts at recruiting Israeli citizens for terrorism. “Israeli security will continue to collaborate with other countries in order to detect Iranian activities, and prosecute those who are involved. “Israeli policeNews” of the arrests came after authorities announced that seven Israeli Jewish citizens were arrested on suspicions of spying for Iran. The seven – who immigrated from Azerbaijan- were detained near Haifa. They are suspected of carrying about 600 espionage operations, including passing along intelligence about military sites and infrastructure. Four Israeli soldiers were killed last week in a drone strike by Iran’s ally Hezbollah against an army base in northern Israel. Security services claim that the base was one of the sites the group spied on. While Iranian attempts to recruit local agents are not uncommon, the alleged recruitment by Israeli Jews is rare. The police said they were paid hundreds thousands of dollars to provide the information. They also described the case as one of the worst cases ever uncovered. Israel is believed by many to have penetrated the Iranian security services resulting in assassinations and attacks. Iran announces the arrest of alleged Israeli agents and the dismantling of alleged Israeli spy cell, but without providing any substantial evidence. Middle EastIsrael & the PalestiniansIsrael-Gaza warIsraelSpyingIran