The boy was contacted through the Telegram messaging application by Iranian agents who initially requested him to spray-paint graffiti at various locations throughout the Tel Aviv area, including bus stops. According to the Shin Bet, the teenager complied with these initial requests and received financial compensation in return.

The Iranian handlers subsequently escalated their demands, asking the minor to photograph Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system, which he ultimately refused to do. The agents also instructed him to take pictures of Foreign Minister Gideon Saar’s residence, but instead of conducting surveillance himself, the boy obtained an image of the house from social media platforms and forwarded it to his operators.

Additional tasks included requests to set fire to electrical boxes, which he also declined to perform.