"In recent weeks there was a near consensus among members of the United Nations that a Palestinian State should be recognised as an essential building block for peace in the region. We might well ask where stands this commitment now if a flotilla involving more than 40 boats and more than 500 people from the international community seeking to bring humanitarian aid - water, medicines and food to those who are in desperate need - is being prevented from achieving that humanitarian objective."
"It's believed close to 20 Irish citizens - including Sinn Féin Senator Chris Andrews, author Naoise Dolan and comedian Tadhg Hickey - are aboard the flotilla of close to 500 people from dozens of nations. Activist Greta Thunberg is also aboard. "Our vessels are being illegally intercepted," a post on the official Global Sumud Flotilla X account read. "Cameras are offline and vessels have been boarded by military personnel. We are actively working to confirm the safety and status of all participants on board.""
Approximately 500 people from over 40 boats and dozens of nations attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Israel's foreign ministry says activists are being taken to an Israeli port and are 'safe'. Organisers reported vessels were illegally intercepted, cameras taken offline and military personnel boarding ships, and said they were working to confirm participants' safety. Close to 20 Irish citizens, including Sinn Féin Senator Chris Andrews, author Naoise Dolan and comedian Tadhg Hickey, and activist Greta Thunberg were aboard. President Michael D Higgins expressed grave concern about safety, blocked aid routes, and breaches of international law including suspension of ICRC operations.
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