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Israeli Government Spokesman Eylon Levy Suspended Amid Aid Controversy

Eylon Levy faces suspension following a contentious exchange with UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron over Gaza aid delivery.

  • Eylon Levy, a key spokesperson for the Israeli government, was suspended after a public dispute with UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron regarding aid deliveries to Gaza.
  • The controversy began with Levy's social media response to Cameron's call for Israel to increase aid truck access to Gaza, asserting no limits on aid entry and excess crossing capacity.
  • Israel's Prime Minister's office confirmed the suspension but has not commented on the reasons, amid speculation linking it to Levy's online comments.
  • Reports indicate Levy's suspension followed complaints from the UK Foreign Office, with Israel facing international criticism over its handling of the Gaza humanitarian crisis.
  • Levy, praised for his defense of Israel in English-language media, has previously faced controversy for his remarks on social media.
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