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Gordon Brown has called for a "full investigation" into how fraudulent British passports were allegedly used by the killers of a Hamas commander.Gordon Brown has called for a "full investigation" into how fraudulent British passports were allegedly used by the killers of a Hamas commander.
Six British-Israelis whose names were on the suspects' passports say they had nothing to do with the murder of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai.Six British-Israelis whose names were on the suspects' passports say they had nothing to do with the murder of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai.
The Gulf state believes 11 "agents with European passports" were responsible.The Gulf state believes 11 "agents with European passports" were responsible.
Lib Dem MP Sir Menzies Campbell wants Israel to explain disputed claims that its security service was involved.Lib Dem MP Sir Menzies Campbell wants Israel to explain disputed claims that its security service was involved.
Israel says there is no proof of Mossad involvement.Israel says there is no proof of Mossad involvement.
The UK prime minister told London's LBC 97.3 FM radio station: "We have to carry out a full investigation into this.The UK prime minister told London's LBC 97.3 FM radio station: "We have to carry out a full investigation into this.
'Violation of trust''Violation of trust'
"The evidence has to be assembled about what actually happened, about how it happened and why."The evidence has to be assembled about what actually happened, about how it happened and why.
"The British passport is an important part of being British and we have to make sure everything is being done to protect it.""The British passport is an important part of being British and we have to make sure everything is being done to protect it."
Earlier, Sir Menzies had called for the Foreign Office to summon the Israeli ambassador to give an explanation, amid suggestions Mossad agents used the fraudulent passports to carry out the killing.Earlier, Sir Menzies had called for the Foreign Office to summon the Israeli ambassador to give an explanation, amid suggestions Mossad agents used the fraudulent passports to carry out the killing.
"If the Israeli government was party to behaviour of this kind, it would be a serious violation of trust between nations," he said."If the Israeli government was party to behaviour of this kind, it would be a serious violation of trust between nations," he said.
The Foreign Office says "no representations" have been made to the ambassador.The Foreign Office says "no representations" have been made to the ambassador.
ANALYSIS Katya Adler, BBC Middle East correspondent Israel is alive with rumour as to whether Israel's intelligence service, Mossad, murdered Hamas operative Mahmoud al-Mabhouh.ANALYSIS Katya Adler, BBC Middle East correspondent Israel is alive with rumour as to whether Israel's intelligence service, Mossad, murdered Hamas operative Mahmoud al-Mabhouh.
Mossad has used fraudulent foreign passports and stolen identities to carry out its missions in the past, provoking diplomatic rows with a number of friendly countries.Mossad has used fraudulent foreign passports and stolen identities to carry out its missions in the past, provoking diplomatic rows with a number of friendly countries.
Former Israeli secret service officer, Gad Shimron, says agents steal identities to escape tougher security checks. But would Mossad want to point the finger at innocent Israeli citizens?Former Israeli secret service officer, Gad Shimron, says agents steal identities to escape tougher security checks. But would Mossad want to point the finger at innocent Israeli citizens?
At least five of the names listed by Dubai match those of Israeli dual nationals.At least five of the names listed by Dubai match those of Israeli dual nationals.
Maybe Mossad thought this was a clear way, without making a public declaration, of letting the world know it organised the murder - thereby sending a warning to Israel's enemies abroad.Maybe Mossad thought this was a clear way, without making a public declaration, of letting the world know it organised the murder - thereby sending a warning to Israel's enemies abroad.
It is possible another country masterminded the attack, designing it to look like a clumsy Mossad operation. Or maybe Israel co-operated with others. Pictures of '11 Europeans' Israel's 'covert killing' history href="/2/hi/middle_east/8520247.stm">Israel says no proof of Dubai hit It is possible another country masterminded the attack, designing it to look like a clumsy Mossad operation. Or maybe Israel co-operated with others. Pictures of '11 Europeans' Israel's 'covert killing' history href="/2/hi/middle_east/8520247.stm">No proof of Dubai hit - Israel
Conservative Middle East Council chairman Hugo Swire said the UK government should demand evidence from the Israeli and Dubai intelligence services.Conservative Middle East Council chairman Hugo Swire said the UK government should demand evidence from the Israeli and Dubai intelligence services.
Labour's Commons Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Mike Gapes said the "sophisticated" assassination was either carried out by Israel "or someone trying to make sure it looks like the Israelis".Labour's Commons Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Mike Gapes said the "sophisticated" assassination was either carried out by Israel "or someone trying to make sure it looks like the Israelis".
"Israel has... a policy of targeted assassinations," he said, adding its agents had previously used faked passports from friendly countries."Israel has... a policy of targeted assassinations," he said, adding its agents had previously used faked passports from friendly countries.
It had assured Britain in 1986 the practice would stop, Mr Gapes said.It had assured Britain in 1986 the practice would stop, Mr Gapes said.
But Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman told Israeli Army Radio: "There is no reason to think that it was the Israeli Mossad and not some other intelligence service or country up to some mischief."But Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman told Israeli Army Radio: "There is no reason to think that it was the Israeli Mossad and not some other intelligence service or country up to some mischief."
Israel had a "policy of ambiguity" on intelligence matters, he added.Israel had a "policy of ambiguity" on intelligence matters, he added.
The UK Foreign Office believes the six British passports used were fraudulent and is investigating.The UK Foreign Office believes the six British passports used were fraudulent and is investigating.
The men who share names with the suspects have dual British and Israeli citizenship.The men who share names with the suspects have dual British and Israeli citizenship.
They are Melvyn Adam Mildiner, Paul John Keeley, James Leonard Clarke, Stephen Daniel Hodes, Michael Lawrence Barney and Jonathan Lewis Graham. They all deny involvement in the killing.They are Melvyn Adam Mildiner, Paul John Keeley, James Leonard Clarke, Stephen Daniel Hodes, Michael Lawrence Barney and Jonathan Lewis Graham. They all deny involvement in the killing.
The details of the suspects and their passport photos were released by officials in Dubai earlier this week.The details of the suspects and their passport photos were released by officials in Dubai earlier this week.
Salford-born Mr Hodes, 37, who lives in Israel, said he was "in shock".Salford-born Mr Hodes, 37, who lives in Israel, said he was "in shock".
"I don't know how they got my details, who took them. I haven't left the country, I think, for two years and I've never been to Dubai ever. I don't know who's behind this. I am just scared, these are major forces," he told Israeli television."I don't know how they got my details, who took them. I haven't left the country, I think, for two years and I've never been to Dubai ever. I don't know who's behind this. I am just scared, these are major forces," he told Israeli television.
A "shocked" Mr Barney, 54, told the Daily Mail he had undergone a quadruple heart bypass and was "not exactly spy material".A "shocked" Mr Barney, 54, told the Daily Mail he had undergone a quadruple heart bypass and was "not exactly spy material".
Mr Mildiner, 31, told the Jerusalem Post he was "angry" his identity had apparently been stolen.Mr Mildiner, 31, told the Jerusalem Post he was "angry" his identity had apparently been stolen.
"Clearly it isn't me. It doesn't look like me," he said."Clearly it isn't me. It doesn't look like me," he said.
"The details are not correct. The date of birth is wrong. I've never been to Dubai. I went to bed with pneumonia and woke up a murderer," he said."The details are not correct. The date of birth is wrong. I've never been to Dubai. I went to bed with pneumonia and woke up a murderer," he said.
Kent-born Mr Keeley, 42, a builder who has lived on a Kibbutz in northern Israel for the past 15 years, told the Daily Telegraph newspaper it was "all very worrying" but he had done nothing wrong.Kent-born Mr Keeley, 42, a builder who has lived on a Kibbutz in northern Israel for the past 15 years, told the Daily Telegraph newspaper it was "all very worrying" but he had done nothing wrong.
"I immediately looked to make sure my passport was still there and it was," he said."I immediately looked to make sure my passport was still there and it was," he said.
Mr Graham, who the Daily Mail said was originally from north London but lived near Jerusalem, told the paper: "It's not me."Mr Graham, who the Daily Mail said was originally from north London but lived near Jerusalem, told the paper: "It's not me."
Their family names are not common in Israel, according to the BBC's Middle East correspondent, Katya Adler.Their family names are not common in Israel, according to the BBC's Middle East correspondent, Katya Adler.
The Irish Republic's government says it has been unable to identify Irish-passport carrying suspects Gail Folliard, Evan Dennings and Kevin Daveron as "genuine Irish citizens".The Irish Republic's government says it has been unable to identify Irish-passport carrying suspects Gail Folliard, Evan Dennings and Kevin Daveron as "genuine Irish citizens".
Another two men, one using a French passport and one using a German passport, are also under suspicion. The French and German governments have also reportedly raised doubts over their identities.Another two men, one using a French passport and one using a German passport, are also under suspicion. The French and German governments have also reportedly raised doubts over their identities.

Hamas killing

Police in Dubai have issued arrest warrants for 11 suspects they want to question about the killing of a senior Hamas official in Dubai. The suspects include six men travelling on false British passports.
Three other suspects, including one woman, were travelling on false Irish passports. Two further suspects had French and German papers. Dubai police say they appeared to be a professional hit-squad.
Dubai police say the suspects only spent a day in the country. Here two of them are seen arriving at a local shopping centre. Three others were filmed arriving at the same centre. The suspects did not make contact by phone.
Police allege that one of the suspects, pictured on the left pulling a trolley, went to a hotel to put on a disguise. He is seen entering a men's toilet and later left wearing a wig.
Their alleged victim, Hamas official Mahmoud al-Mabhouh is seen at the hotel reception, circled in red above. At the bottom of the image the head of one of the suspects can just be seen. As Mr Mabhouh leaves, the suspect follows.
Mr Mabhouh is followed into the lift by a number of the suspects, including two pictured here in tennis gear. It is thought he had been followed from Syria to Dubai where he wanted to buy weapons for Hamas.
When Mr Mabhouh leaves the lift, the police say he was followed by one of the suspects, who appeared to be trying to establish which room he was staying in. He was later killed in his room.
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Hamas killing

Police in Dubai have issued arrest warrants for 11 suspects they want to question about the killing of a senior Hamas official in Dubai. The suspects include six men travelling on false British passports.
Three other suspects, including one woman, were travelling on false Irish passports. Two further suspects had French and German papers. Dubai police say they appeared to be a professional hit-squad.
Dubai police say the suspects only spent a day in the country. Here two of them are seen arriving at a local shopping centre. Three others were filmed arriving at the same centre. The suspects did not make contact by phone.
Police allege that one of the suspects, pictured on the left pulling a trolley, went to a hotel to put on a disguise. He is seen entering a men's toilet and later left wearing a wig.
Their alleged victim, Hamas official Mahmoud al-Mabhouh is seen at the hotel reception, circled in red above. At the bottom of the image the head of one of the suspects can just be seen. As Mr Mabhouh leaves, the suspect follows.
Mr Mabhouh is followed into the lift by a number of the suspects, including two pictured here in tennis gear. It is thought he had been followed from Syria to Dubai where he wanted to buy weapons for Hamas.
When Mr Mabhouh leaves the lift, the police say he was followed by one of the suspects, who appeared to be trying to establish which room he was staying in. He was later killed in his room.
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Mr Mabhouh was murdered in his hotel room in Dubai on 20 January.Mr Mabhouh was murdered in his hotel room in Dubai on 20 January.
Reports have suggested he was in Dubai to buy weapons for the Palestinian Islamist movement, Hamas. Hamas has accused Israeli agents of killing him.Reports have suggested he was in Dubai to buy weapons for the Palestinian Islamist movement, Hamas. Hamas has accused Israeli agents of killing him.
Two Palestinian suspects were being questioned about the murder. Police said they had "fled to Jordan" after the killing, without releasing their names.Two Palestinian suspects were being questioned about the murder. Police said they had "fled to Jordan" after the killing, without releasing their names.
Officials in Dubai, who have issued arrest warrants, said the team appeared to be a professional hit squad, probably sponsored by a foreign power.Officials in Dubai, who have issued arrest warrants, said the team appeared to be a professional hit squad, probably sponsored by a foreign power.
They released CCTV footage which they said showed some of the suspects in disguises, including wigs and false beards, in the hotel near Dubai's international airport.They released CCTV footage which they said showed some of the suspects in disguises, including wigs and false beards, in the hotel near Dubai's international airport.
The suspects allegedly trailed Mr Mabhouh when he arrived in Dubai from Syria. They paid for everything in cash and used various mobile phones.The suspects allegedly trailed Mr Mabhouh when he arrived in Dubai from Syria. They paid for everything in cash and used various mobile phones.
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