Irish President's Sister Among Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla Activists Detained By Israel

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• Irish President's Sister Among Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla Activists Detained By Israel Published By, Last Updated: May 18, 2026, 21:53 IST According to the Global Sumud Flotilla, 10 boats from a larger 60-vessel convoy were intercepted and boarded by Israeli forces.
• Margaret Connolly, a General Practitioner (GP) based in County Sligo, was among at least six Irish citizens detained by Israel.
• (Screengrab) The sister of Irish President Catherine Connolly was among a group of activists detained by Israeli forces after a Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted in international waters on Monday, according to Irish media reports and activist groups.
• Margaret Connolly, a General Practitioner (GP) based in County Sligo, was among at least six Irish citizens aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla when Israeli naval forces intercepted several vessels from the convoy west of Cyprus.
• The flotilla had departed from Turkey last week as part of an effort to challenge Israel’s long-running...