Israel has detained six Irish citizens, including the sister of Ireland's President, during the interception of an aid flotilla bound for Gaza.

The sister of the President of Ireland has been kidnapped by Israel. "Dr Margaret Connolly, the sister of President Catherine Connolly, is among at least six Irish citizens aboard an aid flotilla who have been detained by Israel, organisers say. The Global Sumud Flotilla said that 10 boats in a 60-vessel flotilla were intercepted in international waters and boarded by Israeli forces shortly after 9am on Monday." https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41846880.html

Dr #MargaretConnolly, the sister of President #CatherineConnolly, is one of 6 Irish citizens kidnapped by #Israeli terrorists after a #Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted in the Mediterranean this morning. So far, 6 of the 15 personnel on the flotilla have been kidnapped. They had prs-recirded personal statements, which were released by the flotilla. #Palestine #PresidentConnolly