Monday, March 12, 2007

Israeli envoy to El Salvador recalled, found naked, drunk

Last update - 13:43 12/03/2007

Envoy to El Salvador recalled, reportedly found naked, drunk

By Amiram Barkat, Haaretz Correspondent and Haaretz Service

The Foreign Ministry recalled Israel's ambassador to El Salvador, Tzuriel Refael, after he was found in the back yard of his residence naked, drunk, bound and gagged, it emerged on Monday.

According to reports, San Salvador policemen, which guard the ambassador's residence as a matter of course, found Refael inebriated, with his hands tied, his mouth gagged with a rubber ball and carrying accessories that implied he had been involved in sexual activity.

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said it views the incident very seriously, and that the ambassador had been recalled after he was given the opportunity to explain himself.

"This conduct does not match the behavior expected from Israeli diplomats," the statement said.

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