20/05/2011 12:37
Russia expels Israel military attache 'for spying'
Russia has expelled the Israeli military attache to Moscow after accusing him of espionage, the Israeli military has confirmed.
Col Vadim Leiderman was questioned 10 days ago, given 48 hours to leave and is back in Israel after claiming diplomatic immunity, BBC reported.
However, the Israeli army said it had investigated the claims and believed them unfounded.
Israeli media said Col Leiderman was taken from a cafe or restaurant and accused by Russian intelligence of passing sensitive information to Israel.