Gonen Segev had sat in Israel’s cabinet. Years later, Shin Bet said he was introducing Iranian handlers to Israelis as ordinary businessmen. He admitted espionage and received an 11-year sentence.
Israel Beer’s lawyer acknowledged the fabricated combat past after his arrest. The historian’s espionage conviction eventually brought a 15-year sentence.
Amos Manor survived Auschwitz, left Romania under an assumed name and joined Israel’s security service within weeks. Four years later, he was running it.
