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Israeli ambassador’s position is ‘now untenable’, says Sinn Fein leader

More than 9,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since October 7, when Hamas militants launched rockets, killed 1,400 Israeli citizens

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said the position of the Israeli ambassador to Ireland is “now untenable” and said there needed to be consequences for Israel “ignoring” calls for a ceasefire.

Sinn Fein councillors had been criticised for abstaining in council votes on motions that called for the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador from Ireland.

The change in position has been welcomed by People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy, who said he hoped ...