""I am extremely concerned by developments involving the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) and have been kept updated overnight. The welfare and safety of people aboard that flotilla has to be a priority of the international community. "My officials are in direct contact with a designated Government point of contact for the Global Movement To Gaza delegation of the GSF. Our clear priority is to ensure the welfare of our citizens. My Department will provide consular assistance to any Irish citizens affected.""
""What has happened is clearly not acceptable. It is clear what international law allows and does not allow, and it is clearly a breach of international law to have any activity that is targeting civilians or a humanitarian flotilla. "This morning in New York, I have spoken directly with the EU's High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas and to EU counterparts about collectively raising our concerns in Tel Aviv and considering what can be done to ensure the safety and well-being of all those on board the flotilla.""
A flotilla identified as the Global Sumud Flotilla was targeted, with reports that one boat was struck multiple times and included Irish citizens, comedian Tadhg Hickey and author Naoise Dolan. Senator Chris Andrews was reported aboard a vessel that was struck. Irish Government officials state their priority is the welfare and safety of those aboard and have established contact with designated flotilla contacts. The Department of Foreign Affairs will offer consular assistance to affected Irish citizens. Ministers condemned the attacks as unlawful and in breach of international law and are raising concerns with the EU and at the United Nations.
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