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Israel's envoy to Egypt recalled over security concerns

Xinhua, February 15, 2017 Adjust font size:

Israel's Shin Bet security service confirmed on Tuesday that the staff of Israel's embassy to Cairo has been recalled over security concerns.

Local media reported that Ambassador David Govrin had been working out of Jerusalem over the past few weeks and he is not expected to return to Egypt soon.

"Due to security considerations, the return of the foreign ministry's embassy team to Cairo has been curbed," the Shin Bet said in a statement. Endit