“The Iranian operative asked those he was handling in Israel, without knowing that the Shin Bet was operating on the other side, for information on Israelis who are subjects of interest for Iranian intelligence,” said the statement.

The handler also examined his would-be recruit’s willingness to attack Israeli individuals, while exerting pressure and promising sums of money worth thousands of dollars for the attacks. He further utilized romantic and emotional manipulation as a part of his tactics, according to the Shin Bet.

The Iranian handler sent bitcoin currency and claimed the attacks were for revenge against people who owed him money, people in conflict with him, and a general desire to attack gay and lesbian individuals.

The operative also attempted to advertise statements that would harm Russian-Israeli relations, the investigation found, while gathering information on Arab diplomats and Arab companies working in Israel.

“Security forces call on Israeli civilians to exhibit awareness and caution in light of the threat posed by various terror elements on social media networks and to report any unusual approach to the Israel Police,” said the agency.