The Israeli Intelligence Agency, known as Mossad, has been accused by the UAE of a hit on Hamas leader Mahmoud al Mabhouh. Eleven warrants have been issued by Interpol to arrest the Israeli assassins. The UAE has also voiced condemnation against the Israeli government, specifically Meir Dagan, the head of Mossad. Mossad has a history of aggressive policy and the UAE is claiming that the organization has crossed the line. Further speculation is if UK and US agencies were involved. The assassins were carrying fake Irish passports and American credit cards. Surveillance videos of the agents show the 11-member team wearing disguises and shadowing the Hamas leader to his hotel room. Israel and Mossad have remained silent on the issue. However, the UAE issued this statement: "The United Arab Emirates does not accept that its territory be used as an arena for settling scores, whatever their nature or cause or whatever the affiliation of those involved the Emirates is a country of justice and rule of law."
Israeli media have linked Mahbouh to the covert arm supplies in Gaza, but this has yet to be confirmed.
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