Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 November 2023
79. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his actions in response to the positing on X, formerly known as Twitter, by the Deputy Head of Mission at the Israeli embassy in Dublin, which alleged that Ireland funded Hamas tunnels in Gaza [50510/23]
View answerMy Department has regular contact with the Israeli Embassy in Dublin on a range of issues. The Department raises issues of concern directly with the Embassy where appropriate.
In relation to the comments made by an Israeli Embassy official on social media, I understand that they were deleted and a clarification was issued by the Embassy noting that the comments did not represent the position of the Embassy or the Government of Israel.It is essential that we maintain open channels of communication through Embassies and Ambassadors during times of conflict.
