An Israeli government spokesperson from north London, Elyon Levy, has been suspended following a social media clash with UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron over humanitarian aid in Gaza.
The dispute arose after Lord Cameron called on Israel to allow more aid trucks into Gaza. In response, Levy stated in a now-deleted post that there were no limits on the entry of essential supplies into Gaza and that the crossings had excess capacity. He even challenged the UK to send more trucks, promising they would be allowed in.
David Cameron (Credits: The Times of Isreal)
This incident marked the second time Levy had directly responded to Lord Cameron on social media within days. The UK Embassy in Tel Aviv and the Foreign Office reportedly expressed surprise at Levy’s comments and sought clarification from the Israeli government regarding his position.
Following these exchanges, Levy was suspended from his role as a government spokesperson. The reason for his suspension was not disclosed, and Levy has not commented.
David Cameron (Credits: The Times)
Levy, who emigrated to Israel in 2014, gained international attention for his role as a spokesperson during Israel’s offensive in Gaza following a deadly attack by Hamas.
Despite attending protests against government policies in the past, Levy volunteered to represent the Israeli government in media interviews during the offensive.
His rising profile has not been without controversy, with reports suggesting opposition from high-powered individuals, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.
Netanyahu reportedly expressed frustration with Israel’s public diplomacy efforts amid increasing international pressure over the Gaza offensive. The UK Foreign Office has been contacted for comment on the matter.
