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Irish flotilla activists say they were victims of ‘petty and extreme cruelties’ in Israel
Sixteen Irish activists were detained in harsh conditions after attempting to break Israel's Gaza naval blockade, with over 470 activists involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla, organizers said.
- On October 7, 2025 the Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted in international waters, detaining over 470 activists on 41 vessels, with 16 Irish detainees later released and returning to Ireland.
- Organisers said the flotilla aimed to break Israel's naval blockade to deliver humanitarian aid and show solidarity, while Global Movement to Gaza Eire blamed Irish government inaction and Israeli officials rejected abuse claims as `complete lies` and linked the flotilla to Hamas.
- Sarah Clancy and other returnees described harsh conditions, saying detainees in Ketziot prison lacked clean water, medical care and legal aid while some, including Paddy Kelly, were denied insulin.
- All 16 Irish participants were released and began arriving home, greeted by cheers from around 100 supporters at Dublin Airport while IPSC urged sanctions and new legislation.
- With Gaza facing a declared famine from an aid blockade, an independent UN commission concluded Israel is committing genocide, noting over 66,000 Palestinians killed and more than 168,000 gravely injured.
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Irish activists home after Israel detention horror say they 'drank toilet water for days' - Irish Mirror
Five Irish activists detained in Israel after their Gaza aid flotilla was intercepted have returned home, claiming they were denied medical care, legal access and forced to drink toilet water during what they described as 'inhumane' treatment.
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Irish group calls for sanctions on Israel following imprisonment of Gaza aid flotilla participants
The Ireland–Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) has welcomed the release of all 16 Irish participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla headed to Gaza, who were detained by Israeli forces after their vessel was intercepted in international waters. The flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid and symbolising solidarity with Palestinians under siege in Gaza, was stopped by Israeli naval….
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