During their interrogation, evidence was found implicating the two men in an operation to smuggle eight firearms and ammunition across the Sinai border.
The last year has seen the Shin Bet arrest dozens of Israelis working for—and getting paid by—Iran or Hezbollah with the express purpose of spying on or sowing discord in Israel.
The two were in contact with a woman named Dania via a WhatsApp group and continued to maintain communications with her even after they knew she worked for the terror group.
Saadi reached out to Hezbollah-affiliated network Al-Manar and offered to send various photos and videos, including those captured during the war.
Some of the suspects even transferred information and photographed facilities and sites classified by the security establishment as sensitive.
According to the police, Amoyal knew he was communicating with Iranian agents but consented to carry out operations on their behalf regardless.
The terrorists planned to carry out terror activities against IDF troops and the State of Israel from within the compound in the area.
The operations also led to the elimination and arrest of dozens of Hamas terrorists.
"Team Tequila," the Shin Bet's counterterrorism squad was reportedly at the scene.
Among the unfulfilled goals of the cells was the assassination of an Israeli nuclear scientist and former military officials.
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