Admiral admits strip club visit

Israel’s navy chief has apologised after being caught in a strip club.

Admiral Eli Marom was spotted by a reporter in the Go-Go Girls club in Tel Aviv this week.

Defence officials say Admiral Marom apologised in a letter to the military chief of staff. He said it was a one-time slip and was not in keeping with the values expected of a military officer.

His behaviour is not a crime, but is seen as scandalous for a commander meant to lead by example.

The Maariv newspaper quoted strippers identified as Celine and Jacqueline saying they had not realised who Marom was.

Officials said today that the admiral was not likely to be disciplined.