Ireland confirms 'Irish' Dubai killers don't exist

Israel (or rather hopefully just its leaders) does not want peace. Whenever the prospect of peace looms, something will always happen - be it the murder of Mahmoud or the new illegal settlements. You people are always like that -sigh...from your days of old where you defy your Prophets right up to now. God's Chosen People?? Yeah...right...just keep believing that lie...God's just letting you have your way right now in this here world...He's got something waaay hotter prepared in the hereafter for you people. Amen.

I also noticed similarites about 2 days ago when looking at pictures on London Times home page. I sent comment then, just as I am doing now. However your analysis is morethorough,.

america will always stand behind israeli.. are you blind to what hammas WAKE UPPPPP!!!!!

dude he was smuggling weapons to kill israeli citizens who cares....

Let's not get carried away people -- yes, Israel may be suspect in the killing of a Hamas official, but the article reveals absolutely NO evidence whatsoever that Israel actually did anything. The suspects all had European passports, and the only two people arrested are Palestinians. I find it hard to believe that the Israeli government would work with the Palestinians to do anything like this. Let's face it, this guy had a lot of enemies -- there are a lot of people out there that may have wanted him dead. Let's all calm down and not place blame on anyone until we know more facts.

If it transpires Israel illegally killed this man and used Irish passports to facilitate i then the Israeli embassy in Dublin should be ordered to close, the Ambassador kicked out and sanctions imposed. How, if proven how dare Israel use us in their murderous campaigns. It has already more than proven itself a rogue state.

"The fact is if it was MI6 they would not have used British passports" says moron accusing Mossad of,well,of not using Israeli passports. what are your relations with countries whose passports MI6 uses Chris? Can you name them to see against how many countries the UK is at war? Serious revelations comming from England itself.Thank you Chris.

"The only people who wanted this individual dead are Israel" Laugh Out Loud

All registered residents of Jerusale, Arab or Jewish, have voting rights, both for the local autorities and the national elections. Some choose not to - that is there prerogative.

Umbrellas, if they even work at all, most certainly will not protect against nukes that are hidden in containers and shipped or trucked across borders or delivered by submarines that pull into harbours.

I trow up every time i see the Arab faces responsible for 9-11

Dude, are you for real, which part of Lebanon did you live in??!! I grew up in the city of Saida and we used to witness regular Palestenian assasinations. We used to have a saying that if Israel kept to itself for few years, the Palestenians would do it to each other. Been there done that buddy, they can propaganda all they want, but they can't fool us!! Arabs once again proving their immaturity and stupidity. Lots of money but no sense!!

before writing about irish decency !! voting for what john ???

Yes it is their upper lip that they smell!!!

whether or not Israeli is responsible for the "Assasination without trial" of a Suspect. Chutzpah or what. israel murders countless dozens of militants on a monthly basis who never get a trial. Did the subject of this murder get a trial???. Are all zionists crazy or do all Crazy people become Zionists.

"Do you think the EU will let Ireland, a country that has right now a hard time to balance its own budget,infringe upon the recently signed trade agreement with Israel," ehud Yep I do ehud---an attack on any EU member is an attack on all. Add Britain ---lets see---70 million---a population 10 times greater than Israel ????. Beyond your simple mind huh Ehud. "And how much time did it take you to forget 800 years of British occupation involving quite some assassinations to take Chris`s stance? Quite a patriot you are!"ehud Chris is right --so what was done in the past does not change that fact. Only a Zionist thinks otherwise and never learns to make peace. Sad fellow.

They've just anounced on Radio Zargon that it was Farfur, thought to be killed off but apparently alive and well in Argentina. So what do you say now. Is it still WAR with ISRAEL. Arghhh!!! No Farfur NOOOO!!!!!

Isreal does not have twice the population of Ireland. Irish public opinion is never massaged by economics over decency. It was the same during the Aparthaid days in South Africa: Ireland was always the most vehement EC country in challenging the imperialsm/racism of that particular outrage. All Irish citizens are entitled to vote, which is not the case with Palestinians living in Jerusalem.

why is the world worried about who did al mabhouh? Good riddence! one less terrorist to worry about!

I don't know whether the assassination that was carried out on a Hamas leader in Dubai was carried out be the Mossad or not. However, I'm quite sure the British goernment doesn't know either, and therefore the statement by that government that the Mossad probably did it is irresponsible, to say the least. Similarly, the police Cief of Dubai's comment that Israel carries out a lot of assassinations in many countries, which makes the Mossad sound like an indiscriminate killing machine, is likewise infuriating, although from Dubai, I take it with less seriousness. From Britain, on the other hand, I would expect a more even-handed approach.

So far, all the passport holder evidence we see points to anti-Israel Brits, anti-Israel Irish and 2 Palestinians as involved in the Dubai affair. The Brits and Irish claim the passports of the accused were supposedly "counterfeit". Well, what do you expect them to say? Why do we want to take their word for it? A proper investigation should start with an unbiased, international or UN determination of the authenticity of these Brit-Irish denials, and in the meantime, we must assume that these 2 governments are guilty until proven innocent, as Mr.Linthwaite and his friends seem to want to do with Israel despite NO EVIDENCE AT ALL implicating them. The UN should investigate...oh, wait, isn't the UN committed by several UNSC resolutions to stop arms trafficking from Iran? What was Hamas terrorist and Iranian arms dealer Mabhouh doing in Dubai in the first place? UN better investigate that, too. Brits have a long, sickening history of playing ME peoples off against each other.

The BBC and Sky News are saying it is a likely Mossad plot. But you are right we ahould wait until we find Israel guilty before we retaliate. What would you propose to be the most appropriate punishment, designed to ensure that we can use our British passports in safety again? I'm haven't got such a closed mind as not to accept suggestions from others. Personally hitting Israel where it hurts most in the pocket would be the ideal solution, alongside sanctions so that the fine really hurts.

I'm sure that Melvyn and Mossad will deny any responsibility/involvement... they fear retaliation.

Must be missing something here. The person assassinated was a "terrorist" affecting one country only. That country just happens to have an agency with an illustrious record of successfully carrying out these types of assassinations. Three separate arab entities have warned that country that these types of actions inflame the entire ME. So here we have motive, means, and reaction. Conclusion reached? The culprits must be either M16 or the CIA. Simplicity itself I would say.

Maybe we should all wait and see. It would be uncharitable to condemn without proof. As a Christian Chris will you not accept this basic moral Principal upon which Western Justice is based?

Have those contacts already been marked? Who's sweating now?

It is pretty entertaining. Not laughed so much since riel Sharon trapped his left nipple in the mangle.

bibi gets added to most wanted list at interpol and cuts back on travel :)

Please keep them coming chris.I have not laughed so much since the last episode of fawlty towers.You must be Basil in disguise.Dont mention the war.

Cannot fiind any reference in Daily Telegraph to support your Mossad assertion Time to retract?

"have you ever considered That whoever did this, and we don`t knoiw that it is Israel, British intelligence may have been in on it and provided the passports?" No, because it wouldn't make any sense. British intelligence would not supply British passports because it would implicate them. We're all big boys and girls ChanahS. We know intelligence agencies use fake and foreign passports. Howwever, there is a fundamental differnce between slipping silently in and out of a country on some espionage mission on a foeign passport and arming some rather high-profile hit squad with them. The latter is not just a serious infringement of national symbols, it puts genuine UK passport holders under suspicion and potentially at risk. I don't mind Mossad killing a terrorist who has targetted civilians, if it was Mossad but, in a rather crude phrase, they should crap on their own doorstep, not on ours.

In that case Dublin, Paris and Berlin were in on it as well. Which you find realistic?

We in Israel do not know if Mossad was behind this, and neither do you in Dubai. In fact your authorities have arrested two Palestinians for complicty. Still think it was the Mossad?

Dubai let them in and they has "bad" British passports. Maybe it was done by MI 5,6, or 7 with help from Dubai?

That whoever did this, and we don't knoiw that it is Israel, British intelligence may have been in on it and provided the passports?

Oh the Shalit's life defence. http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1150123.html Yep Israel really cares about Gilad Shalit.

What polls in America? Havent talked to anyone i know... or me. The funny thing about polls are that they can be cooked and skewed to serve the interests of the pollster. I'm an American. You do not speak for me. So please dont.

"Europe should recall their ambassadors"... .... What Judge has passed sentense...and on what proof or vidence???? Great that you guys are so powerless to do anything about it.... rant on... who cares!

Go right ahead it would have a certain comedic value when I stand in front of the worlds news cameras saying it's not me. And your suggestion for Britain's response for Israel endangering every single British citizen travelling on their passport? What would Israel do?

It is only who'll benefited much more then this killing. Go find another evidence that you can convince me. Israel does not benefited from this killing, on the contrary it will loose from this assasin. We don't need any other problem while we are dealing with Shalits life. Why MOSSAD has to target him while there is a plenty of important HAMAS politburo chiefs to be killed by Israel like Halit Meshal, in Gaza. Why MOSSAD would take so dangerous mission a HAMAS third degree decision maker in an Arab world when we want to create links with Arab world. Mossad has not any other miision that he will kill a third degree HAMAS arm dealer in Dubai. You are writing good scenarios. You better find a producer and made film. Aby Your example of Halit Meshal example is proving me what I'm saying. What is the footage telling to you. other than some guys who are speaking on the telephones. Is there any Israeli flag on them. Try to find another evidince. Aby

So if Mossad had used American passports making travel even more risky than it is for your fellow Americans that will be OK then? What do you suggest Britain do in response to this misuse of British Passports, one individual accused has already identified himself and has said it is not me. Or do you find it acceptable that a country which is taking casualties in Afghanistan alongside American soldiers should be a willing sacrificial lamb on the alter of Israel's foreign policy? (Is Israel fighting alongside American troops anyewhere in the world)

Israel may have had many motives to kill this person - but it was not necessarioly the only one with motives. See: "Tamim said two Palestinians suspected of providing logistical support in Mabhouh's killing were being held by police. Al Arabiya television reported the pair had been handed over by Jordan". Hamas and the PA are also investigating - all the above suggest that the real suspects are to be found among the Palestinians themselves.

Israel is trying to drag Europe into its wars like they do the US all the time. The governments might go along, but the people in Europe and America on the right and left are fed up, as reflected in the latest polls.

So let's see, in the event that Israel did cook up some fake British passports, you're ready to demand 7.00 billion pounds, declare war, and do some not so targeted bombing of another state. Whew, it must be nice to live in a fantasy world. I can only imagine you actually sitting in a diplomatic post.

True a declaration of War would be an over the top reaction. Surgical strikes on Israeli infrastructure, say Dimona and the refinery at Haifa without declaring war would be a good start. If nothing else if we tell the United States that is what we intend to do, it will grab their attention. We can then demand the handover of the murderers of Dubai be handed over to the relevant authorities in Dubai and their real nationalities can be confirmed absolving the UK of any involvement, and allowing UK citizens to travel freely on their passports. Oh and several Billion in compensation and the refusal to allow British technology in the F-35 to be used by Israel would be decent bargaining chips as well (British engine in the stol version.)

Israel has been known to use Yemeni Jews to carry out assassinations. There was a documentary about it on British Television called Spooks.

The Foreign Office has just declared that the British Passports do not exist. The only people who wanted this individual dead are Israel. Benyamin Netanyahu has previous of ordering the assassination of people percieved to be a threat to Israel. If this is the case, how would you punish Israel for using british Passports to murder an individual in Dubai, and putting at risk British Citizens travelling abroad for legitimate reasons? At the very least France, Germany, Britain and Ireland should be calling for sanctions against Israel, the handing over to the Dubai authorities of those who perpertrated the murder. We certainly should look at whether to veto further sanctions against Iran which we are considering on Israel's behalf. It is going to be interesting if Peres, Barak or Netanyahu start scurrying to European capitals in the coming days. Then we will know won't we?

Not a thread of evidence, and Israel is condemned already. But you foolish talkbackers are all wrong. This was a clear-cut Russian mafia hit, most probably by order of Sergei Mikhailov who got so pissed off at his competitor, Viktor Bout, whose cronies were courting Hamas to become the prime supplier, replacing Iran. The infamous arms dealer Vikto , though still incarcerated in Thailand, is still doing good business via his UAE companies in Sharjah. He is currently the biggest arms supplier of both the Taliban and Al-Qaida. Al-Mabhouh was just on his way to close a new arms deal with Viktor's people, and....bang, he was a goner. Thank you Mikhas! So, just stop with that claptrap blaming us. Use some sense and stop that habitual Israel bashing attitude.

Do you think the EU will let Ireland, a country that has right now a hard time to balance its own budget,infringe upon the recently signed trade agreement with Israel, a country with twice the population of Ireland and a rising GDP of about 4%? And how much time did it take you to forget 800 years of British occupation involving quite some assassinations to take Chris's stance? Quite a patriot you are!

They're pretty ugly as compared to what you see in Israeli spy movies.

The British Foreign Office has just stated that the British Passports do not exist

"The fact is if it was MI6 they would not have used British passports." So, you admitt yourself that Britain, when in need for such operations (and believe me, the British secret service does some pretty nasty things), uses other country's fake passport. Is that a hostile act by Britain. What's that double standard. Apart from that, I don't think Her Majesty granted you the authority to declare war on us on behalf of the UK!

We'll see what happens in the coming days. But Israel using British passports to murder an individual in Dubai will demand a response. I favour the severing of all trade and diplomatic ties and the restriction of movement between the United Kingdom and Israel until Israel pays several billion pounds in compensation. A declaration of war would be a bit much making Israel pay substantial compensation will suffice. In fact it would punish Israel where it hurts.

I doubt the big "M" would botch the counterfeiting of Irish Passports "issueing" them, without the letters/numbers...Much easier and cheaper to purchase authentic Passports from bolivia or paraguay in any of their consulates...The hit must have been a hamas accounts settlement...quite common...

The Irish passport holders do not exist. This has just been confirmed by the government of Ireland. So you have to ask which country wants this particular individual dead. All fingers point to Israel whose current Prime Mimister Benyamin Netanyahu has previous for authorising assassinations in his last tenure as Prime Minister of Israel. I am sure you remember the botched assassination attempt of Meshalal by two mossad operatives who were using Canadian Passports when they were arrested. This lead to a crisis between Jordan and Israel which resulted in the release of Sheikh Yassin. Circumstantial you'll agree but I doubt Israeli telly have shown the CCTV footage we have seen as it will have been censored. Now if it is proven, and the evidence is becoming overwhelming what actions do you believe the government of the United Kingdom should take about the misuse of British Passports by a foreign government to ensure the freedom of movement of british Citizens?

killing never made the world a better place, it might be coming ur way soon u know.

"does not explain why the victim was in dubai" what has his passport got to do with it or where he was. if he were in Europe or America or anywhere why would this make any difference to a mossad hit team? Presumably he preferred to travel on a false passport to avoid alerting people of his whereabouts. copycat operations? sure, it is possible but then the point of my post was that it is not at all unusual to have a large number or team involved in such an operation were it to be a mossad job. because, you said in #83 "10 men and one woman to kill one man ?? " Remember now?

I obviously dont know who did it, or where they were from or what group they were apart of... but consider the venom that comes from some of the usual posters here. Consider the fact that Israel can do no right in the eyes of some of the usuals here, let alone a portion of the world. Consider the far reaching campaign that is happening to demonize and de-legitimize Israel. None of us were there, so none of us really know. I can admit that it is possible that the Mossad was involved, can the rest of you admit it is possible that they werent?

"Assassinations occur every day in this world, hundreds and thousands of people murdered in Darfur, the Congo, the Arab/Moslem world, the Mafia, etc. etc. and Israel is the only country in the world that anyone every points fingers at. Why do you think that is, Michael?" The entire world is not anti-semitic, Chanah. Nobody has suggested Israel's hit squads are responsible for the killings in Darfur, the Congo, mafia killings etc. I actually didn't think this was Mossad at first, but the more I hear about it, the more it just seems the logical conclusion. Seriously don't you think? I mean REALLY, who else do you think this is? Greenpeace?

Are all people not innocent until proven guilty? Or is that only for non-Jews and Non-Israeli's? All of the letters "proving" and prejudging Israels part in this is absurd. How can a bunch of Israel-bashers, who condemn Israel as undemocratic accuse her in such an undemocratic way. In fact, Why am I surprised? The same names show up regularly with anti-Israel slogans, false debates....., when its clear to see you don't understand what you are on about.

"And if it is Israelis using British documents to murder a person in Dubai." How can you convict that it is Israelis without having any proof in your hand. All you had the photos of some guys what else? "What would you propose should happen to ensure that moslem countries trust a british passport at face value rather than a toll used by Mossad. " If someone accuses Mossad does this assasin, he has to prove it. Lets see what you have in your hand. All you have in your hand is void, nothing NULL, only yelling in bold. The great Brit's would use forge Israeli passports? What kind of fantasy is this. Aby

The Daily Telegraph says nothing about the British government commenting about Mossad!

Hey...the killers exist somewhere, but who cares who they are? They did the world a very large favor...getting rid of a known murderer and a would be facilitator for the next ramped up phase of Palestinian/Hamas aggression directed toward Israel.

Thanks to guys who did it, even is they are agents of Iranian secret service. Dubai, was silent on coming of the desiased , let it stay silent on his departure.

There is a huge difference about being happy this terrorist was killed and claiming responsibility for it. Do you think we in Israel know who did it any more than you in Britain know? All claims of Mossad involvement are purely conjecture, mostly by those who use every opportunity to blame and discredit Israel to serve their own agendas. Assassinations occur every day in this world, hundreds and thousands of people murdered in Darfur, the Congo, the Arab/Moslem world, the Mafia, etc. etc. and Israel is the only country in the world that anyone every points fingers at. Why do you think that is, Michael?

Now Ireland has to figure out who gave isrl blank passports.

Think about it: Hamas has allied itself with Iran which many arab governments fear and resent - this man was going to Iran and was receiving support - could an arab goverment secret service have executed him in an attempt to cut the ties of Iran with Hamas and then blame Israel for it.

the statement in the article that said: "Tamim said two Palestinians suspected of providing logistical support in Mabhouh's killing were being held by police. Al Arabiya television reported the pair had been handed over by Jordan."

those that act, call for and support the murder of Jews should be liquidated long before they become a threat. tThis should include those in the financial link of terror.

While everyone is trying to pin this on Mossad, the main question is why would they commit their resources to such a relatively insignificant person? Mossad could just as easily have spirited him off somewhere. Unless of course he was in possession of... or perhaps other assasins from other groups with other interests were involved. Unlikely anyone but those who hit him will ever know for sure.

the red bag, as proof of the kill. Red to cover the color of blood, if your imagination does not take you that far

We ordinary Americans are victims of America?s zionist jews. AIPAC+zionist Congressmen give the orders and stupid America caves in. We need to get rid of those trouble makers that dictate our policy and cause all conflicts in the Muslim World.

Or do some of them get gunned down as their due process? It's called war. Someone is whacking your boys. You take them out.

"the more this is discussed it looks unlikely it was mossad as dubai is too small for a covert operation !" Speaking of 007.......you seem to know a great deal of spy stories ! And what do you know about palestinian assassinations ?

You wrote: So it could have been anyone - right? I beg to disagree. In cases like this one has to look for a motive. The only secret service that had a motive for carrying out this complex and risky operation is the Mossad. See, that was easy wasn't it?

It WAS probably the Mossad who did it. I know the man had quite a few enemies but Hamas most mortal enemy number one is no doubt Israel. And it's not like these actions haven't happened before.

at work and play !! the more this is discussed it looks unlikely it was mossad as dubai is too small for a covert operation !

What's so surprising ? israeli methods ? How many palestinian leaders and representatives have mossad killed over the last decades in Europe ? Do you think dropping a 150kg bomb from a F16 plane is that brave ?

'Gail' cannot be 'Gail' : she handed over her passport at the checkin and her hairdo didn't match the wig picture at all. During killing there is 2nd surveillance team, which includes a woman. So there are at least 2 women involved.

using a false passport ? or why dubai was chosen to assassinate him? copycat operations are quite common in the intelligence world to make it look like another agency did it !!

In Lillehammer, Norway, after an informant mistakenly said Bouchiki was Ali Hassan Salameh, a Black September operative. Five Mossad agents, including two women, were captured by the Norwegian authorities, while others managed to slip away. In an interview about the Spielberg film on Munich,former Mossad agent Gad Shimron says that teams in the field always include some women in order to avoid arousing suspicion. "It`s standard practice to include female agents in such operations," he told Reuters. "Anyone who has been on a stakeout knows that having a lady on hand helps you avoid being spotted." Shimron also said that unlike in the film, the revenge squads probably did not contain document forgers, as such personnel would not have the time necessary to produce high quality documents due to the short duration of their missions. The team of assassins was most likely much larger than the five-man group in the movie as well. Mossad veterans told Reuters that because of their high priority, every reprisal operation involves a massive number of field agents.

It seems that Mabhouh had womens problems. His wife got upset about all of his travels to Dubai, the Vegas of the Middle East. Men beware, wives can be tough

Dear Chris Linthwaite, you realy lost it this time. Yesterday it was about the Queen's faith, about israeli's "putting Jesus in their harts" etc and today this. Isn't it time to call your shrink and telling him about your "fantasy". Hope you will feel better tiomorrow

sounds like a smokescreen to baffle any investigation ?

Linthwaite:"The fact is if it was MI6 they would not have used British passports." I don't know who did this, and nor do you. But you do admit that whoever did it used tactics that are common to all intelligence outfits, of which the MOssad is only one. So it could have been anyone - right?

after the assassination, gail crosses the hotel lobby with an eye-catching red plastic bag "sale". this bag she didnt have during "surveillance", only after the murder. and she left the hotel as the last member, after the "killing" team, carrying the bag quite flashy. did she check the success of the operation in the room, and confirm it to someone waiting in the hotel lobby with the bag ?

Come on Chrissie boy, MI5/MI6 have never used a forged passport and have never assassinated anyone? But if they did that's ok they're British and can do whatever they like to Johnnie Foreigner. Declaration of war? You make me laugh you hypocrite.

And if it is Israelis using British documents to murder a person in Dubai. What would you propose should happen to ensure that moslem countries trust a british passport at face value rather than a toll used by Mossad? What would Israel's reaction be if the United kingdom used Israeli documents for it's own purpose?

ky, I don't claim to know whodunnit, I was just commenting on the looks of these people. I would hardly be saying 'all Israelis look alike' as that would be gross generalization. what I was trying to say, and I am sure you know this, is that one CAN tell the difference between Ashkenazi Jews and Sephardic Jews, just as an example. It's genes. Besides, a few of those faces DO look English so it may have been a team effort at the end of the day. Thanks for your constructive comments. You're one of the more balanced ones on this site.

"And you criticise the killing of 1 known terrorist" No, I don't mind Israel killing him, just not using UK passports. How about you Marvyn? You're supposed to be from the UK. You object to that, or are you one of those who think Israel can do no wrong?

Because the BBC would know: 11 people to do a single hit? - More like the Modus Operandi of the Russian Mafia. In response to an arms deal gone wrong???

Michael you worry too much about Dubai's feelings and other countries feelings. Dubai is one of the many undemocratic moslem countries in the region. The only democratic country in the region is trying to protect itself from terrorism. I'm not sure Dubai or the United Arab Emirates or any of the other undemocratic moslem tyrranies can teach a democratic country how to behave. Why are British forces in Afghanistan? Why were they in Iraq? Are missiles fired at Britain from these countries? How many civilians have been killed in these 2 countries? And you criticise the killing of 1 known terrorist

Chris your posts are becoming more irrational everyday and I am starting to worry about your state of mind. Far from there being a war between the UK and Israel there won't even be a diplomatic spat (at least not one that you will ever know about. For that you should be grateful because if Britain was as insane as you and actually declared a war on Israel then I would be worried. You might just lose.

I'm genuinely curious. I mean it may not have been Mossad, but who else has the motive and means for such an extensive operation? And really, since an enemy of Israel is dead, why not just wink and shout congatulations to Mossad? I'm curious. Loads of people rushed to congrataulate the IAF on bombing the alleged Syrian nuclear reactor even before there were any details of who'd done what. Why such reticence now? Do the smiling faces of the killers make you uneasy if they're from your side?

1. Would you still insists on trial if Brits did it? 2. If Arabs?

Ilan, clearly you havent been to Dublin lately. Plenty of Morocan genes there. The truth will out in 20 years when its serialised in the Sunday Times.

man was killed by Israeli agents, I wonder...??

when someone assassin a person just assume he did it like Israel assumptionof this man, and send assassin out to avenge is not a democratic country but a terrorist country. Go Israel a terrorist country with assassin in their pay rolls!!American is gulty on this one is well for supporting this Israel regime!

"I would love to see the faces of the neighbors..." Makes no difference who sent these people, it is irrelevant as they were professional and there will be no neighbors or people who know them, as they won't look like that in the real world. They would have known that airports and hotels have cameras, so their faces and features would have been easily "modified" for such operations.

Has it ever ocurred to you, that you are a victim of propaganda and that those murders were not done by Israelis, and that they were compensated at least by the Munich massacre of the olympic athletes? Anyway You have wasted your live in an obsession of hatred and fear. I am truly sorry for you.and that you never had the opportunity for reflection and inner search.also the mahdoud killing may not have happened, and there is no proof, that the Mossad was involved.

Remember:Who dares wins,not the numbers.

The Jew-hatred dripping from your posts is becominng more and more evident. It will eventually send you round the twist - if you're not there already. Whatever it was that happened to your father/uncle/grandfather in Palestine in the 1940's, remember that the Brits did far more appalling things to the Jews. Governments don't get much lower than that which barred Holocaust survivors from entering the country, forced them to rot in DP camps and executed fine people like Dov Gruner. Learn to forgive. It's not only the Christian thing to do. It just might save your sanity.

What nonsense Arabya. You know exactly what I mean. How come I can identify Jewish Israelis when I am abroad and I am always right once they start speaking Hebrew. Are you telling me you can't tell that one of those guys looks Russian, or do all Slavik people look alike??? Strange how I can also identify a South African Jew in the photo and lo and behold, he flew from Dubai to Johannesburg... makes you think though hey?

You don't have a skerrick of evidence that Mossad killed this murderer. Your hare-brained "deductions" (which are really pure speculation) are not evidence. And you want Britain to declare war on the strength of THAT??? I didn't realize you were a fan of Tony Blair.

ky, clearly you have no idea how Israelis look. One of them certainly has Morrocan decent.(Picture 2 in the Haaretz article) Hardly a Dubliner mate. It doesn't matter anyway, it is highly unlikely that we will know the truth.

I would love to see the faces of the neighbors of these killers when looking at the killers once thought just like them..

Not one of these people look Israeli. I would say more like Dublin types.

I notice they didn't dare use US passports. Actually I think it's pretty unwise of Mossad, if it was Mossad to use UK passports. There's been so much Brit-bashing in the Israeli press over stupid things like arresting Livni, that some smart arse in Mossad or Bibi's office probably though they;d get their own back by crapping on the UK like this. Pretty unwise I'd suggest if Israel wants the Uk to changes its laws and wants UK support over Iran. It's a bit like the Turkish ambassador insult. Even people, like myself, who aren't hugely patriotic don't like their national symbols being crapped on.

Yes, rich, I am an infidel, not only because I am European born Muslim, but because I view assassination as a terrorist act, just like I view suicide bombing of Israeli bus as a terrorist act. I this makes me an infidel in your eyes, well then... I am glad to count myself as one. Two wrongs don't make a right. This 'eye for an eye' policy on both sides makes a lot of blind people who don'see just how low have they are willing to go for revenge.

"classic Israeli looks"? What is that? Don't you know that Jews and Arabs are cousins and pass for each other all the time? Classic mideastern looks both peoples but "classic Israeli looks"??? Very funny.

to take on enemy. So it might be Mossad afterall. Roeddddd lol But is fascinating to watch it all in action. Not sure if the wigs are up to the job though.

The british passport has been abused for so long by so many that if Israel did abuse it,they did it for a good cause,such as taking out a scum bag terrorist. But then you have to prove it was done by the Israelis.

Personally I don't mind if Israel kills Al-Mabhouh, however, if they do that, they can't be allowed to get away with abusing British passports, because that puts genuine holders of British passports at risk and under suspicion. So in this case, if this is Mossad, we need sanctions against Israel and trial of the guilty. I imagine Dubai feels pretty much the same. If Israel wants to kill Al-Mabhouh, fair enough, but not on their territory. That's the last time an Israeli minister will be invited there for a long time.

If the Israeli people on here and other places want their country to be taken seriously ont he international stage then this kind of thing should not happen. If of course Mossad had anything to do with it. With every killing like this respect from other countries drops, hate increases and the desire for further revenge grows. Blood on begets Blood.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzzzTtpo8AY

Killing a top iranian arms smuggler is key to win the war on terror.

british passports: (1) the guys all have a middle name (2) on three passports the numbers start with "94" (3) other three passports numbers start "30" [ source: http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/crime/details-of-the-prime-suspects-1.583842 ]

That was a warning the price you ask is to high, so another option has to be implemented, under such demands a deal cannot be done and the stolen property cannot be returned. Karl and Email Netanyahu will liquidate you, if the property cannot be returned.

...judging by this rogues gallery. Being bald myself and having a british passport will mean i definitely get a hand up the bum next time i travel to the middle east. Thanks Israel, you've stiched me right up.

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/crime/details-of-the-prime-suspects-1.583842

Those who enter a country with the purpose of committing a crime will not use their own passports ?! This article also did not mentioned if they enter Dubai using their own names ?! If the assassin is hired to do his job; blaming his country can't be right without proper investigation. An "assassin" is just like any other professional; like a daintiest or a plumber ! Blaming Israel became the norm & not only with the Arab !

on passport photos, not in IRELAND - http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=257 not in UK - http://www.kodakexpresscamden.com/Passport-UK.html

Having viewed larger photos on the times UK website, I must say that most of the 'suspects' do look Israeli. It also looks like one of them is a Russian. I urge you to take a look at these photos in larger format and ask yourself if they don't have classic Israeli looks. I also find it bizzare that they are wearing spectacles which I thought was not allowed for passport photos....

You've done Israel and the world a favor getting rid of another animal the world can do without!

should recall its ambassador from Israel and Kcik out Israels ambassador from its land if this is proven. Because Israel is using other nationalities to commit crimes, which will reflect negatively on that country. its selfish and cowardly as they did with the fake new zealand papers.

Unfortunately my responses from 2 days ago on the issue of "defensive shield" for Israel/Arabs in the region didn't make it through, so just quickly: Stephen: I'm glad to see you agreeing with me with regard to the uselessness of sanctions, however, military action wouldn't be any better at all, on the contrary. The International community should indeed work into the direction of at least a certain moderation of the Mullah regime, so in the future we will have more Khatamis as Iranian presidents, instead of Ahmadinejads. If that doesn't work, a defensive shield for Irans neighbours + Israel should indeed be taken into consideration.... Peter Williams: Until recently, the U.S. planned a protective "umbrella" for Eastern Europe, so I see absolutely no reason why this shouldn't also be possible for Israel and some of her Arab neighbours....

British Govt. sources, officials; Her Majesty's experts in criminal dispatching done exclusively by the Mossad. Eradicate a muslim killer seems to be a crime in the not so Great Britain. To lavish this despicable islamic thug with the title of 'commander' is something that our youth and theirs should strive to achieve. It would not surprise me if that assassin is in line to be anointed (posthumously of course) as a Sir, a Chevalier, or some other pompous title.

and therefore, why not focus negative attention on the Jewish state, done by the people whose country is the home of the Unholy Trinity: Classic anti-Semits, "Progressive" anti-Jewish racists, and 7th century based Islamists??!!

C'mon Linthwaite...put a sock in it. You're self righteous blithering about how "jolly old England" would have handled it is such rubbish. Should I detail the history of Murder and treachery in Englands dark history. It is people like you who make me smile when i think of your fate as a minor emirate.

-ell to deflect attention from himself . How would he know "the MI6 wouldn't use British passports" if his mission wasn't to infiltrate the British Intelligence ? Arrest masrrano Lintwit !

who cares, a terrorist is gone.... u not realised yet u r an infidel ? what u think hamas are..... lovers of pluralism and interfaith solidarity

Murder is wrong! These people should be found and extradited to dubi,the country that finds them should get an agreement that these people wont get capital punishment ,thats wrong too,eye for an eye make many blind people

Besides,Irish re organicalluy incapable of killing anybody as the "Brit sourcrces" (Baroness Tonga) would say .

Your chances of getting caught increase exponentially with the number of people involved. The 11 assassins can't be happy about having their photos plastered over the media. You'd have to say things aren't going all that well.

Michael Martin the Irish FM having been denied entry to Gaza is in no mood for Israel involving Irish passports in ther assasination games. He is already a staunch proponent of cancelling Israel,s special trade agreement with the EU ---this is just more reason for him to put greater emphasis on his efforts. If Isreal wants enemies---it sure knows how to make them.

Hamas kidnapped and terrorized Israelis for all the world to see. Their leaders should not be given the freedom to travel without being arrested outside their territory. This is the message fromt the assasins. Bring it on.

Not a good way to make friends. There is nothing a country hates more than another country challenging its sovereignty. Just as bad is using the false passports of another country, it causes problems for legitimate travelers from those countries. I can't imagine Britain, France, Germany, or Ireland being too happy about this.

the only thing that matters is that the world got rid another hamas top figure. blessed be those who did it, whoever they are.

Look at the accompanying photograph to this report. If you count them from top left to right Three of them (#'s1/2/7) look like the same person as do three pairs of the others (#'s4/5), #'s6/10 and #'s3/11. At least the as usual attractive ISRAELI (WOOPS) girl stands alone Now if only that unknown GRATEbrittish source had thought of "photoshopping" a beard on her too!!

I am living in Dublin a while, I can immediately tell these irish men are not naturally irish looking.. you just know.. dont deny it, you just know...

The fact is that 13 people are suspected of carrying out this murder, 6 of whom were carrying British passports to gain entry to Dubai. The fact is if it was MI6 they would not have used British passports. The fact is Israel has used Mossad to assassinate targets percieved as a threat to Israel in the past. It is a fact if the British Government red flagged this individual the Dubai authorities would have arrested him and handed him over quietly with no fuss. This is a Mossad operation, using British passports a violation of UK sovereignty. Which should have serious ramifications for relations between the UK and Israel, if nothing else to defend the interests of British individuals travelling on British passports. Personally I believe it is an act of war by Israel against the United Kingdom. It is that serious.

That is certainly forbidden, anyway here in Switzerland. That rule includes most countries. The plot thickens. Good day.

there is no point in posting people who dont know what they are doing. maybe you gave him few euros like always and he went there with swastika protesting.

The British told what most of us think privately, that this assassination has Mossad written all over it. They used European passports? Of course they did. What did you expect? For them to use Israeli ones? It would be an abysmal thing to do, even in a country where Israeli citizens aren't denied access. From what is known to the public about this agency; this is exactly their MO. That aside: if the guy was a known terrorist leader, and they wanted him removed; why not capture him, bring him to Israel, and place him before a court to answer for his allegged crimes. This way, the killers have done a great PR campaign for Hamas, and nothing is certain about the killed man, and the worst of all: Israel is blamed for the murder, even if some intelligence agency of theirs didn't do it. Result? Israel is tarnished even further in the eyes of the world.

... mossad. and this article is no exception.

Typical - Brits blaming Jews without proof. Actually I have evidence it was martians that did it or was it the man in the moon. OOPs - forgot that they aren't Jewish so the Brit's won't buy it.

Perhaps the investigators should call in Goldstone ,he should be able to provide them with an answer to their liking.

If these Mossad operatives were dumb enough to travel on their real passports, they're gonna be stuck in Israel for the rest of their lives. European countries have very important economic ties with Dubai, they'll extradite them without an inch of hesitation. I thought secret agents all held fake passports.

"Hey Lou, what about them Hamas and Fatah hit squads who target Israeli buses and restaurants? Or do you claim they are just "resisting the occupation" and blowing up a passenger bus or restaurant is also legitimate in Prescott Arizona? (Although the bus drivers union probably wouldn`t agree with you!)"BC Did yoU not know that Jewish terrorists used similar methods to get what they wanted. They invented the "Letter Bomb" and didn,t mind who opened it. Some are still alive---shall we do a clean sweep and target them also. Aha --but your bomb throwers are "freedom fighters" right Brian. Zionist hypocracy at it,s finest.

israel is a killing machine, whether they killed mabhouh or not makes no big difference. those who lost their lives by israeli hands are by hundreds of thousands, and those who suffer because of israel are numbered by millions. self defence / human shields / right to exist / anti semitism / war on terror / hisballa threat / iran threat / hamas threat, all these are pretexts used by israelis to justify their crimes. look at the killers faces, do not you feel nauseated!

What British sources?Tomato,HP source or Bonox.

Trouble with articles like this "sources" remaining anon proves nothing and is in the end pure speculation and can never be held to account.

I suppose they are the same "sources" who are trying to get Israeli leaders arrested. The British blame the Irish passport holders as being from the Mossad but don't mention the British passport carriers. Perhaps another political angle is being woven into the story

Eye for an eye leave everyong without an eye. This is the Israeli Arab problem but lately israel is getting wrong. Lebanon, Gaza and political assasination is leaving no friends for Israel any where. Israel may think that all of the US still in its pocket but realty is different. israel may still have the US congress hostige but The American people are turning against Israel and when enough American are convinced. The game will be done and Israel cannot survive without the US help. I suggest you respect our president (Obama) wishes and stop this insanity.

When I was a child in 1970, I ws on my way to school when we pass by the Israeli murder of 3 Palestinian writers in Lebanon. I still remember that day. For the first time I experinced injustice against the Palestinian on our Lebanese soil. Since then I began being against Israel. 40 years later I hear about Israel killing another Palestinian in Dubai. Why Israel can't understand that thes kind of killing create hate and enomisty. Do Israel really think they are enhancing their situations or protecting Israel. How many israeli are going to die in the future just because of this killings. Why is it so hard for Israel to understand that these kind of killing are not good and do not enhance the chances for peace? What Arab should do after lebanon, Gaza and political murder. You are playing into the hand of those who are begining to believe that the ME cannot afford to live with Israel in the region.

Islamic justice -- Poetic justice. A killer, on the run for years, a muslim, murders 2 men, Jews. His mentors and/or accomplices, all muslims, request from an International organization Interpol,Europeans, to locate the murderer's killers; hoping that they are Jews; hoping that they are not arabs. Omar Khayyam's poetry has never reached this exquisite ' denouement '

Hamas: I smell something! Ahmadinejad: So do I. Syria: Me too!

Israel brings Iran and UAE closer together :) Israel shoots itself in the foot yet again.

Question: Who Investigates multiple Hammas Assassinations of PA activists in Gaza? Answer: Nobody. This subject barely even reach the news. The same goes for the treatment of Hammas operatives in the West Bank. It seems that some assassinations are more news-worthy than others. Hammas doesn't want the world to know that they are "cleaning out the cobwebs" of remaining PA representation in Gaza, in a most brutal way, and do this ever so quietly. The PA shuts up about this, because they are behaving tit-for-tat against Hammas in the West Bank in pretty much the same way. The only assassinations that seem to count in the press are the ones that Israel may be seen to be possibly responsible for (if real or not). Wake up folks, Middle East news is a circus of half-truths of carefully limited selected focus. The media machine which is run by a tapestry of pre-conceived political alliances just plays into the game, and make up a part of this circus.

I guess u can expect the utmost honesty, integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights.

sounds like some more in-fighting amongst the palestinians - know wonder they are blaming Israel

Maybe they will get a similar deal via the justice system to the person who almost beat the Afghan wheat salesman to death, with the assistance of the police.