Israeli ambassador’s expulsion an option, say TDs seeking Dáil debate

Government TDs have said the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador to Ireland should be considered as pressure mounts for an emergency Dáil debate on the Gaza crisis.

A number of Labour politicians, including a former minister, said the expulsion of ambassador Boaz Modai was an option given the rising number of Palestinian civilians killed by Israel in the coastal strip.

A quarter of all TDs last night also signalled their support to recall the Dáil for an emergency debate on the Gaza crisis.