Russia has expelled the Israeli military attache to Moscow after accusing him of espionage, the Israeli military has confirmed. Col Vadim Leiderman was questioned 10 days ago, given 48 hours to leave and is back in Israel after claiming diplomatic immunity. The Russian government has not commented officially. However, the Israeli army said it has investigated the claims and believed them unfounded. Israeli media said Col Leiderman was taken from a cafe or restaurant and accused by Russian intelligence of passing sensitive information to Israel.