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Irish President Accuses Israel of Spying and Leaking Letter to Iran's Pezeshkian

Sep 22, 2024, 10:28 PM

President Michael D Higgins of Ireland has accused the Israeli embassy in Dublin of leaking a letter he wrote to the newly elected president of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian. The letter, which congratulated Pezeshkian on his election and expressed condolences for the death of Raisi, was actually published by the Iranian embassy in Ireland back in July. The accusation, which also included claims of spying on Ireland, has sparked controversy and criticism, with some commentators alleging it reflects a broader issue of antisemitism within the Irish government. Israeli officials have rejected the accusation, calling it unfounded. Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin have publicly supported President Higgins in the dispute.