A Lebanese religious singer has been arrested and charged with espionage for allegedly providing Israel with high-level intelligence that led to the assassinations of more than 35 Hezbollah commanders, judicial and security sources told Al-Modon.

The suspect, identified by his initials M.S. and believed to be in his 30s, is accused of supplying Israeli intelligence with sensitive information on Hezbollah’s inner workings, including the precise locations, movements, and functions of key operatives. A judicial source described the data as “exceptionally accurate,” enabling Israel to conduct a wave of successful targeted killings in southern Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs.

The suspect’s access to Hezbollah's ranks reportedly stems from deep family ties to the Iran-backed militant group. His father serves in Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force, and his brother was killed in combat as a party fighter, the source said.

According to investigators, M.S. played a pivotal role in identifying and relaying the names of newly appointed Hezbollah officials who replaced figures eliminated during the latest round of hostilities with Israel. Each time a new commander took charge, the source said, the suspect would immediately pass along their identity, allowing Israeli forces to track and eliminate them.

“These individuals were largely unknown beyond Hezbollah’s most trusted circles,” the source said. “This level of insight is unattainable without the help of someone with direct and daily contact with Hezbollah’s environment.”

In a departure from standard Israeli recruitment methods that often involve outreach through social media platforms, the suspect is believed to have initiated contact himself. According to Al-Modon, M.S. approached Israeli contacts in October 2024, offering his services in exchange for financial compensation. At the time, he was reportedly facing a severe financial crisis after losing money in the stock market and accruing heavy debt.

The man allegedly told Israeli operatives that he possessed critical information about Hezbollah’s top brass and was willing to share it for a fee. He was reportedly paid $23,000, surpassing the $18,000 he initially sought to cover his obligations.

A judicial official involved in the investigation described the suspect as “one of the most dangerous agents ever exposed by Lebanon’s military judiciary in recent years.” He is accused of betraying close friends and confidants for personal gain, sharing detailed intelligence about Hezbollah members with whom he interacted on a daily basis.

The case has triggered widespread interest within Lebanon’s judiciary, with prosecutors moving to expand the investigation to uncover additional details about the intelligence shared and the resulting damage. Legal experts say the suspect could face a particularly severe sentence, citing the high number of casualties directly linked to his actions during and after the latest conflict.

Separately, a second Lebanese man from southern Lebanon is being questioned by security services on suspicion of espionage. According to security sources, investigators have yet to determine whether there is any connection between the two men. That assessment will depend on the outcome of ongoing interrogations, officials said.

If confirmed, the new suspect will be referred to the military judiciary for prosecution.