Israeli Embassy bomb alert declared a hoax

A bomb alert at the Israeli Embassy in Dublin this morning has been declared a hoax.

The Defence Forces bomb disposal unit was called in to inspect a suspicious package which was sent to the embassy by post.

The envelope, which contained a powder substance, arrived at the building just after 9.30am. Tests were carried out at the scene and the area was declared safe just after 10.30am.

The remains of the package have been handed over to the Gardaí for examination.