Israel dismisses Egypt spy case as fabrication

Israel's public security minister said on Tuesday there was no basis for Egypt's decision to charge a dual Egyptian-Canadian citizen with spying for Israel.

"I talked with people in Israel who probably may know about this issue. I would summarize it in one word -- nonsense," Avi Dichter told reporters during a visit to Ottawa. "It's a fabrication," he added. Egypt has also charged three Israelis in absentia with spying. (Reuters)