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Israeli Diplomat Caught Scheming Against UK Officials

7/7/2025

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Shai Masot, a senior political officer at the Israeli embassy in London, was caught on tape scheming to undermine British MPs, including Foreign Office Minister Sir Alan Duncan. The Israeli ambassador swiftly condemned Masot's unacceptable remarks, igniting a firestorm of concern over diplomatic ethics and leading to internal reprimands, while Masot remained tight-lipped about his motives.

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Shai Masot, a senior political officer at the Israeli embassy in London, was caught on tape scheming to undermine British MPs, including Foreign Office Minister Sir Alan Duncan. The Israeli ambassador swiftly condemned Masot's unacceptable remarks, igniting a firestorm of concern over diplomatic ethics and leading to internal reprimands, while Masot remained tight-lipped about his motives.