State should expel Israeli ambassador, says brother

THE brother of the Palestinian leader assassinated in Dubai has called on the Irish Government to expel the Israeli ambassador from Ireland.

The use of at least five fake Irish passports in the killing of Hamas commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh is an embarrassment to Ireland and an attack on its sovereignty, said his brother Fayeq.

Dubai authorities say the assassins were Israeli agents but Israel has refused to deny or confirm involvement.