The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs has denied claims that it does not see Hamas as a terrorist organization.
The DFA have received numerous queries regarding Ireland's stance on the Hamas attack on Israel over the weekend.
In response, the Department of Foreign Affairs says Hamas is a terrorist organisation.
In response to queries, DFA confirms it is categorically false that Ireland refused to agree a reference to Hamas as a terrorist organisation in the EU statement in response to attacks in Israel. Hamas is listed by the EU as a terrorist organisation, unanimously agreed by all MSs
— Irish Foreign Ministry (@dfatirl) October 9, 2023
The Department has said it is monitoring the situation in Israel and has urged Irish citizens to an contact the DFA on 01-4082000.
Earlier today, Beat 102 103 reported that an Irish-Israeli citizen Kim Damti kidnapped by Hamas while attending a music festival near the Gaza border.
The mother of a 22-year-old Irish-Israeli woman has spoken of her heartbreak as she waits for news about her daughter.
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