Israel: Israeli Authorities Say Tamra Man Arrested Over Alleged Hamas and Iranian Intelligence Contacts.

Israel - August 28, 2026 Israeli authorities said Sultan Abu al-Hija, a 31-year-old resident of Tamra, was arrested on August 28 on suspicion of security offenses. According to the provided information, investigators allege that he contacted Hamas’s Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades several times with the aim of covertly assisting the group, and also made contact with Iranian intelligence elements. Authorities said he was arrested before carrying out any missions and that an indictment is expected to be filed.