Israeli diplomat in Ireland deletes tweet suggesting Ireland funded Hamas tunnels in Gaza

Israeli embassy says tweet was ‘wrong’ and ‘does not represent the official position of Israel’

Adi Ophir Maoz, the deputy head of mission in Dublin, suggested Irish people should look in the ‘mirror’ if they are wondering who funds tunnels beneath the sands of Gaza. Photograph: Alan Betson
Adi Ophir Maoz, the deputy head of mission in Dublin, suggested Irish people should look in the ‘mirror’ if they are wondering who funds tunnels beneath the sands of Gaza. Photograph: Alan Betson
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Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy is a news reporter with The Irish Times