The Turkish parliament is preparing to discuss a law to combat "influence espionage."

Turkish newspapers revealed that the parliament is discussing a draft law aimed at preventing foreign intelligence activities in the country, in the wake of operations that uncovered intensive activity by "Mossad" in Turkey.

The newspaper "Yeni Şafak" explained that the new draft includes proposed amendments to the Turkish Penal Code, which will soon be presented as part of the ninth judicial package, introducing substantial changes to Article 339 related to espionage cases.

The newspaper notes that "the judicial package to be presented to parliament includes new provisions regarding espionage activities carried out by the National Intelligence Organization (MIT), which have been on the agenda in relation to its operations against the Israeli Mossad."

Under the draft bill, anyone committing the crime of espionage in Turkey will face a prison sentence ranging from 3 to 7 years.

If the crime occurs during wartime or during the state's preparations for war, endangering the effectiveness of the war or military movements, the prison sentence will range from 8 to 12 years. Double penalties will apply if another crime is committed alongside the espionage crime.

The new judicial package includes "preventive measures" aimed at facilitating effective investigation and prosecution of these crimes, in line with modern security threats.

None of the Turkish parties have expressed objections to the draft law, which is still under study, indicating a broad consensus on the importance of strengthening security measures and countering espionage attempts targeting the country.

The Turkish intelligence recently managed to uncover several Israeli Mossad spy cells.

In May of last year, the Turkish intelligence agency announced the involvement of Turkish investigator Selçuk Koçakaya and 17 others, accusing them of cooperating with Mossad and providing information that could harm Turkish national security.

In March, they also arrested Hamza Turhan Ayberk, a former security director accused of heading a cell suspected of links to the Israeli intelligence agency.

Foreign intelligence agencies in Turkey continuously exploit gaps within its security wall, reflecting an ongoing battle with the national intelligence agency, as foreign entities have succeeded in recruiting foreign students, citizens, and even state employees.