Gaza flotilla activists return to Ireland, UK

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British and Irish activists returned to London and Dublin on Saturday after being intercepted and detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. Several activists alleged they were held in containers, subjected to torture and sexual assault, and that rubber bullets were fired at their vessels during the interception.

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British and Irish activists onboard the Gaza-bound flotilla returned to London and Dublin on Saturday after being abducted and imprisoned by Israeli forces. Among the Irish activists was Margaret Connolly, sister of Irish President Catherine Connolly, who recounted being held with other detainees by Israel in “containers”, where several people risked hypothermia.

Gaza flotilla activists return to Ireland, UK

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