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Israel recalls Morocco envoy over sexual abuse allegations

A handout picture released by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs shows the head of the Israeli diplomatic delegation David Govrin (R), hanging a mezuzah (doorpost) on the door of the new Israeli liason office, as alternate prime minister and foreign minister Yair Lapid (L) looks on, during an inauguration ceremony in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, in November, 2021 [File: Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs/AFP]

Israel has summoned its ambassador to Morocco, David Govrin, over allegations of sexual harassment and corruption, Israeli media outlets have reported.

The Israeli foreign ministry confirmed Govrin’s recall to the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth on Tuesday, saying “the ambassador to Morocco [has been recalled] due to allegations of sexual abuse, harassment and corruption”.

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