An Israeli Cabinet minister visited a convicted Israeli spy in the Egyptian prison where he is serving a 15-year sentence. Danny Naveh, a minister without portfolio in Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s government, met Azzam Azzam for the second time in five months. Israel denies he was a spy, but Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has rejected Israeli appeals for his release.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
