A Russian journalist was expelled from Israel on spying allegations. Last Friday, Konstantin Kapitonov, a veteran Middle East Reporter, was ordered to leave Israel, Russian and Israeli media reported. Citing an official document issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Israeli media earlier reported that Kapitonov, who has worked in Israel since 2001, was working for Russian intelligence.
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