Corbyn Calls for Probe into «Israeli» «Interference» in UK Politics

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UK Labor Party leader Jeremy Corbyn penned a letter to British Prime Minister Theresa May urging a government investigation to the "extent of improper interference" by the "Israeli" entity in British politics following the undercover al-Jazeera sting operation.

The letter reportedly to come from Corbyn, was written after an employee of the "Israeli" embassy in London was filmed by an undercover reporter discussing "taking down" British lawmakers who had been vocally critical of "Israel", including Foreign Office Minister Sir Alan Duncan.

The "Israeli" official, Shai Masot, is seen on camera speaking to Maria Strizzolo, a civil servant who was a former aide to a Conservative Minister, and another man identified as "Robin", whom Masot and Strizzolo believe to be working for an "Israel" lobby group but who is actually an undercover investigative reporter with al-Jazeera.

The "Israeli" entity's Ambassador to the UK Mark Regev apologized to Duncan on Friday and made clear that "the embassy considered the remarks completely ­unacceptable," adding that Masot "will be ending his term of employment with the embassy shortly."

According to the JTA, in his letter to May, Corbyn wrote that "Many members of Parliament and the public will be concerned at this evidence of attempts to undermine the integrity of our democracy."

"I'm sure you'll agree that such improper interference in this country's democratic process is unacceptable, whatever country is involved," he added.

In an additional excerpt published by the Jewish Chronicle, Corbyn said that he was "concerned" over Foreign Minister Boris Johnson's statement before parliament last week on the matter with the "Israeli" embassy in which he said that "we should consider the matter closed."

"It is only on [the basis of an investigation] that Parliament and the public will be reassured that such activities will not be tolerated by your government," Corbyn urged May.

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