Irish president says sister 'kidnapped' by Israel on Gaza aid flotilla

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Irish President Catherine Connolly stated her sister, Dr. Margaret Connolly, was among six Irish citizens seized by Israeli forces from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. Organizers claim additional activists remain at risk as Israeli forces intercept other vessels participating in the humanitarian mission.

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Ireland’s president has condemned the seizure of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla by Israeli forces, saying her sister was among those taken. Dr Margaret Connolly is one of six Irish citizens abducted from the Global Sumud Flotilla, according to organisers.

Irish president says sister 'kidnapped' by Israel on Gaza aid flotilla

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