Israeli couple arrested in Turkey for espionage

Istanbul (QNN)- An Israeli married couple were arrested for espionage on Friday after taking photographs of the Turkish president’s residence in Istanbul, Anadolu Agency said.

Anadolu Agency said a Turkish national was also arrested. Staff at the tower’s restaurant section saw the Israelis, identified as Natalie and Mordi Oknin taking pictures of Erdogan’s residence.

Police were called to the scene and took the suspects in for questioning.

They were also grilled by officials of Istanbul’s chief public prosecutor’s office before being moved to a prison.

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid denied that the couple worked for an “Israeli agency,” The Associated Press reported. He added that the department is trying to organize the couple’s release.