The staffer, who works for Senator Eric Schmitt, shared the details of the briefing on condition that he not be identified by name.
In its statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Shonov had been paid to complete tasks aimed at damaging Russia's national security.
Rights groups have long accused Egypt of widespread human rights abuses under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's government, including torture and enforced disappearances.
Army Radio reported this morning that Israel had transferred 1,500 rifles to the Palestinian security forces, though Netanyahu and Gallant have denied reports.
"Maintaining the independence of such institutions around the world is key as we face efforts to distort/deny the facts of the Holocaust."
Ben-Gvir also reiterated his words in a video message released last Friday, saying “Not only do I not regret my words, I am saying them again."
Itamar Ben-Gvir claimed that his statement accords with international law.
The State Department Near Eastern Affairs account on Twitter sent two statements within seconds about the weekend’s violence.
An increase of $1 million to the budget of the State Department's Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism has been authorized as of Wednesday.
US Special Envoy for Iran Rob Malley was put on unpaid leave and lost his security clearance, reportedly over his handling of classified information.
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