Egypt’s ambassador to Israel cited diplomatic immunity in refusing to be served papers in a civil suit filed against him by a belly-dancer, Israel Radio reported. The dancer is seeking approximately $285,000 in damages from Mohammed Bassiouny, claiming he sexually assaulted her.
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