Israeli detention of President Connolly's sister 'unacceptable' - Irish PM
It is "unacceptable" that Irish citizens who were taking part in an aid flotilla to Gaza have been detained by Israel, the Irish PM has said.
Dr Margaret Connolly, sister of Irish President Catherine Connolly, is one of the 12 citizens.
The flotilla organisers said 10 boats in a 60-vessel convoy were intercepted in international waters and boarded by Israeli forces on Monday morning.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the raid was "effectively neutralising a malicious plan designed to break the isolation we have imposed on Hamas terrorists in Gaza".
President Connolly, who is on a three-day visit to England, has said the incident was "quite upsetting" and while very proud of her sister, she was "very worried about her".
PA MediaTaoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin said people have a right to protest and take part in a mission to highlight the "shocking" humanitarian issue in Gaza.
"In the first instance, what happened is absolutely unacceptable and is wrong," the taoiseach said.
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