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UK, Ireland Summon Israeli Ambassadors over Dubai Killing

HeadlineFeb 18, 2010

Israel is under growing international pressure over the assassination of a top Hamas commander in Dubai last month. The commander, Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, was found dead in his hotel. The team of suspects included six holding fake British passports bearing the names of Israeli citizens and three holding Irish passports. At least seven of the names on the passports belong to Israeli residents whose identities had been stolen. On Wednesday, Israeli officials declined to confirm or deny involvement, citing a “policy of ambiguity.” Both Britain and Ireland say they’ve summoned the Israeli ambassadors in London and Dublin for questioning. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown also said he would push for a government inquiry.

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