An Israeli-Russian freelance journalist was removed from Prime Minister Netanyahu�s flight to Washington moments before departure, following a last-minute security review.
The journalist, Nick Kolyohin, said he had received prior authorization to travel with the prime minister�s press delegation but was stopped at the gate and asked to leave the aircraft by security officials. He said he was told that a review of his ‘connections’ was required.
The Shin Bet said decisions regarding access to sensitive travel are made under its legal mandate to protect the prime minister and national security.
