McDonald says Israeli ambassador 'should no longer enjoy diplomatic status'

Ms McDonald said that ambassador Dana Erlich's position had become 'untenable'

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald. File Picture

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said that the Israeli ambassador to Ireland "should no longer enjoy diplomatic status in Ireland" while Israel  refuses to heed calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Ms McDonald also said that ambassador Dana Erlich's position had become "untenable".