Dublin, May 18, 2026 (AFP) - Irish president's sister intercepted by Israel on Gaza boat: organisers

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2026-05-18

The sister of Ireland's President Catherine Connolly is among eight Irish citizens intercepted by Israel on Gaza-bound aid flotilla ships, organisers said Monday. Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla on Monday after it sailed from Turkey last week, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denouncing the mission as a "malicious scheme" intended to support Hamas militants. The Global Sumud Flotilla vessels are the latest in a string of at......

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