Labour sparks major 'security intelligence' row with former CIA chief over the party's Israel stance

A former CIA chief has launched a blistering tirade against Labour over the party's stance on Israel.Ralph Goff warned Jerusalem would be willing to sever intelligence-sharing with Britain, adding that MI6 would suffer more than their Israeli equivalent, Mossad, if ties were cut. Andy Burnham previously told the United Nations General Assembly that Britain stands "with Israel in the face of the ongoing threats, including from Iran, against Israel and Jewish people around the world", while criticising the actions of settlers in the occupied West Bank. However, Mr Goff warned Israeli spies had "stronger" capabilities than their British counterparts, echoing comments from Israeli President Isaac Herzog about the strained relationship between...

Les hele artikkelen hos kilden.