Britain expels Israeli diplomat over Dubai case

Britain expelled an Israeli diplomat on Tuesday over the alleged use of forged U.K. passports in the assassination of a Hamas operative in a suspected Mossad hit.

Foreign Secretary David Miliband said Israel's actions had put British nationals at risk and showed a “profound disregard” for Britain's sovereignty. He said the fact that Israel is a long-time ally with close business, personal and political ties to Britain “adds insult to injury” in this case. The foreign secretary said Britain will continue to support Israel's bid for security and stability but that Israel's actions had been completely unacceptable.

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Dubai Murder: Israel plays for dumb while EU Condemns Use Of Fake Passports In Murder

Europe's governments have condemned the use of fake EU passports in an assassination plot - but have stopped short of naming Israel as the prime suspect. "It is very important that people know that we continue to take this issue very seriously indeed. There is very real concern across Europe."

Meanwhile the Israeli foreign ministry issued a statement insisting that there was no proof of Israeli involvement in the killing. Note EU-Digest:"who is he kidding?"

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