Photo Gallery 'One Step Too Far'
The recent arrest of an alleged Mossad agent in Warsaw could adversely affect German-Israeli relations. Officials in Berlin say that the Mossad went too far in obtaining a German passport for alleged use in the murder of Hamas official Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai -- especially as they apparently used a fake story of Nazi persecution to get it.
The recent arrest of an alleged Mossad agent in Warsaw could adversely affect German-Israeli relations. Here, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle (center) is seen with his Israeli counterpart Avigdor Lieberman (left) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Foto: dpa Picture-Alliance / Wolfgang/ picture alliance / dpa
The Mossad allegedly obtained a German passport under false pretences which was used in January in connection with the murder of Hamas official Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai.
Foto: REUTERS/ Dubai Police
The German passport was issued in the name of Michael Bodenheimer in June 2009.
Foto: REUTERS/ Dubai Police
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