Moshe Raviv (born 1935) was an Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom (1993 - 1998),[1][2] and the Philippines (1978 - 1981).[3] During the Six-Day War, he was an aide to Israeli foreign minister Abba Eban.[4]

Moshe Raviv

While Ambassador to the UK, there were two car bomb attacks on July 26, 1994 aimed at Jewish targets. One was at exploded at the Israeli embassy, injuring 14 people. Samar Alami and Jawad Botmeh, who were convicted of conspiracy to cause explosions. Jeremy Corbyn called for Alami and Botmeh to be freed. Raviv spoke out against Corbyn, condemning his support for the pair.[5]

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  1. ^ Weiner, Tim (July 29, 1994). "Iran and Allies Are Suspected In Bomb Wave". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  2. ^ "United Kingdom". Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Philippines". Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Why Diplomacy Failed to Avert the Six Day War". The Washington Institute. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  5. ^ Sugarman, Daniel (August 14, 2018). "Ambassador condemns Jeremy Corbyn's support for pair convicted over bombing of Jewish targets in UK". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 28 May 2020.