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Irish Leaders Condemn Israel's Detention of President's Sister
Irish leaders called the detentions illegal and said they will press the issue at European Union level as 12 citizens remain held.
- On Monday, Israeli forces intercepted 10 boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, detaining Irish citizens including Margaret Connolly, sister of President Catherine Connolly.
- Ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla departed Turkey on Thursday for a third attempt to deliver aid to Gaza, aiming to challenge the siege while upholding international law.
- Human rights campaigner Caoimhe Butterly expressed concern regarding detainee safety following reports of past violence, while President Connolly stated she is "very proud" of her sister but remains "very worried."
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin condemned the detention as "unacceptable," while Minister Helen McEntee is advocating for a vote at the June 15th European Council meeting on Ireland's Occupied Territories Bill.
- The Irish Government plans to raise the detentions at European Union level, seeking consensus on sanctions; Minister McEntee emphasized that if a European-wide response fails, it strengthens the case for independent national legislation.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right5Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Right
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