Bugging device found in bathroom after Netanyahu used it, claims British ex-PM
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has alleged that a listening device was found in his personal bathroom at the Foreign Office after a visit from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2017. This revelation is part of Johnson’s upcoming memoir, Unleashed, which is set to be released on October 10, 2024.
In the memoir, Johnson recounts that during a meeting with Netanyahu, the Israeli leader excused himself to use the restroom, which Johnson describes as reminiscent of “the gents in a posh London club” and located within a “secret annexe.” Following Netanyahu’s visit, Johnson claims that his security team conducted a routine sweep for surveillance devices and discovered the bugging equipment in the toilet.
When questioned about the incident in an interview with The Telegraph, Johnson remarked, “I think everything you need to know about that episode is in the book,” implying that further details could be found within its pages.
It remains unclear whether Israel was ever interrogated or reprimanded regarding the alleged bugging incident. Notably, around the same time, Israel faced allegations of planting listening devices in the White House, with US officials indicating that Israel was likely responsible for the placement of cellphone surveillance devices discovered near the White House and other sensitive locations in Washington, D.C.
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Although Johnson has never worked with Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency, Netanyahu is known for his close collaboration with them, which focus on foreign intelligence gathering and covert operations.
In recounting his meeting with Netanyahu, Johnson described feeling like “Willy Wonka” as he showcased his office, humorously claiming to have the very walnut desk where the Balfour Declaration was written. Johnson stated that when he mentioned this to Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister expressed genuine awe. However, Johnson later joked that he had the “very pen” used for the declaration, only to pull out a Bic biro, admitting he did not know how the desk came to be associated with the historic letter and that it was unlikely to be the original one used by former Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour.
The book Unleashed is expected to cover various aspects of Johnson’s political career and personal experiences, with this particular anecdote highlighting the complexities of international diplomacy and security.
Written by Sakinat Musa Abubakar, Editor at Neptune Prime.
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