Gaza Flotilla Protest Blocks Dublin Port Tunnel Traffic

Sinn Féin senator still detained by Israel after flotilla activists ‘abducted’ in international waters

Sinn Féin senator Chris Andrews and 15 other Irish citizens remain detained by Israeli forces after being “forcibly abducted” from boats in international waters as part of the flotilla attempting to carry aid to Gaza.

Gaza flotilla protest blocks Dublin Port Tunnel traffic

The southbound lane of the Dublin Port Tunnel is closed due to a demonstration in support of those on board the Gaza aid flotilla who are detained by Israel.

Interception of Gaza-bound aid flotilla with Irish citizens on board ‘against law’ in international waters - Taoiseach - Irish Mirror

Sinn Féin senator Chris Andrews was among those detained after the boat he was on was boarded

Irish senator on board Gaza-bound aid flotilla ‘detained by Israel’ – Sinn Fein

The party said Chris Andrews was on board the Spectre which was ‘intercepted off the coast of Egypt’ on Wednesday.

Irish Senator Chris Andrews ‘detained’ by Israel from Gaza aid flotilla

Andrews had been on board the Spectre vessel that was intercepted off the coast of Egypt

More Irish citizens 'detained' by Israel as Gaza aid flotilla intercepted

More Irish citizens have been detained by Israeli forces after the Gaza aid flotilla reached the blockade. Tadhg Hickey and Mary Almai have joined Sinn Féin Senator Chris Andrews and 12 other Irish citizens in being ‘taken against their will’ by Israel. Irish coordinators of the flotilla said there was a total of 22 Irish citizens on the boats. Half of the flotilla has been intercepted by Israel. Pic: Ognjen Markovic/Anadolu via Getty Images Th…