Simon Harris confirms all 16 Irish citizens in Gaza flotilla transferred to a detention facility in southern Israel
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Simon Harris confirms all 16 Irish citizens in Gaza flotilla transferred to a detention facility in southern Israel
"Activists want the Government to act on claim of breach of maritime laws"
""This morning I convened a meeting of senior officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, following updates overnight, on the situation of the 16 Irish citizens who were on board the Global Sumud Flotilla before its interception," said Mr Harris."
Sixteen Irish citizens who were on board the Global Sumud flotilla en route to Gaza were intercepted and have been transferred to a detention facility in southern Israel. A meeting of senior officials at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade was convened following overnight updates on the situation. Activists are urging the Government to take action regarding a claim of breach of maritime laws related to the interception. The detained individuals remain in Israeli custody while diplomatic and legal responses are being coordinated by relevant officials.
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