In 2017 an Israeli official at the London embassy, named Shai Masot, was recorded by an undercover journalist expressing his goal to take down the ex-minister Alan Duncan because of his criticism of Israel's settlement expansion.

In January 2017 Al Jazeera's undercover documentary 'The Lobby' recorded Shai Masot, a political officer at the Israeli embassy in London, discussing plans to 'take down' British politicians, including then-minister Sir Alan Duncan, a critic of Israeli settlements. The Israeli embassy apologised and Masot left his post.

▸ Al Jazeera — Israel diplomat forced to resign after AJ investigation

Checked Wed 1 Jul, 10:08 · Broadcast: E-petition debate relating to pro-Israel influence on UK politics & democracy - Monday 22 June 2026.

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