No Contact with Those Detained by Israel, Activist Says
- On Monday, Israeli forces intercepted 16 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, detaining six Irish citizens including Dr. Margaret Connolly, a Sligo GP and sister of President Catherine Connolly.
- The flotilla comprises 426 participants from 39 countries aiming to break the siege on Gaza, with organizers claiming they act within international law to deliver aid to Palestinians failed by global institutions.
- Karen Moynihan, spokesperson for the Irish delegation, described the six Irish citizens as "kidnapped," while activist Helena Kearns, founder of Gaza Ground Aid Ireland, said the group intends to begin a hunger strike upon detention.
- The Israel Foreign Ministry described the flotilla as a "provocation" and "search for publicity," stating "will not allow any breach of the lawful naval blockade on Gaza," while the Department of Foreign Affairs said officials are actively monitoring.
- Israel reported that more than 1.58 million tons of humanitarian aid entered Gaza since October 2025, denying it withholds supplies, while previous flotilla attempts have faced similar interceptions and arrests of participants.
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Irish president’s sister makes plea as she’s ‘detained by Israel’ on Gaza flotilla
The sister of the Irish president has made a plea in a pre-recorded video after being “detained by Israel” on an aid flotilla to Gaza. Dr Margaret Connolly, the sister of Catherine Connolly, is among several pro-Gaza Irish activists who were intercepted by Israel at sea whilst attempting to deliver aid, the Global Sumud Flotilla Ireland said in social media posts. In a video message posted on Instagram, which appears to be recorded before her de…
The Independent
perspectivemedia.comIrish leaders condemn Israel’s detention of president’s sister
Dr Margaret Connolly is among at least six Irish citizens from an aid flotilla mission detained by Israel.
Sister of Irish president reportedly detained by Israel on Gaza flotilla
In footage recorded before her detention, Margaret Connolly said she had been 'kidnapped,' and was 'being held illegally in an Israeli prison.' Speaking to reporters in London, Irish President Catherine Connolly said she was 'very worried' for her sister
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