Tweet deleted after Israeli diplomat accuses Ireland of funding tunnels used by Hamas

Deputy head of mission for the Israeli Embassy here posted on X, formerly Twitter, that Ireland helped fund the tunnels under the Gaza Strip used primarily by militants

Part of the damage on al Rashid main Street caused by Israeli bombardment on Gaza City. Picture: AP Photo/Abed Khaled

The Israeli embassy is clarifying its position after its second most senior diplomat accused Ireland of funding tunnels under Gaza that are used by Hamas.

Adi Ophir Moaz, the deputy head of mission for the Israeli Embassy in Ireland, posted on X, formerly Twitter, that Ireland helped fund the tunnels under the Gaza Strip used primarily by Hamas militants.