Main Topics - Carlow Nationalist

Global Sumud Flotilla

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Flotilla video has ‘accelerated’ mood in EU for action against Israel – Martin

Flotilla video has ‘accelerated’ mood in EU for action against Israel – Martin

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said there was ‘a lot of anger’ across the EU at the treatment of flotilla activists.

Fourteen Irish flotilla participants at Israeli airport for deportation

Fourteen Irish flotilla participants at Israeli airport for deportation

There must be a ‘strong, unambiguous’ EU response to the illegal detention of European flotilla participants by Israel, Harris said.

Helen McEntee demands ‘immediate release’ of Irish flotilla detainees

Helen McEntee demands ‘immediate release’ of Irish flotilla detainees

Hundreds more participants from other countries have also been detained.

Taoiseach condemns detention of Irish citizens on flotilla by Israeli military

Taoiseach condemns detention of Irish citizens on flotilla by Israeli military

Connolly ‘worried’ about her sister on flotilla following detention by Israel

Connolly ‘worried’ about her sister on flotilla following detention by Israel

Irish flotilla participants taken by Israeli authorities released

Irish flotilla participants taken by Israeli authorities released

Taoiseach condemns Israeli interception of flotilla

Taoiseach condemns Israeli interception of flotilla

Seven Irish citizens ‘kidnapped’ after Gaza flotilla intercepted, organisers say

Seven Irish citizens ‘kidnapped’ after Gaza flotilla intercepted, organisers say

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Seven of the 22 Irish participants on the Global Sumud Flotilla have been ‘kidnapped’, its organisers have said.

‘Hold Israel accountable,’ detained Irish citizens tell committee

‘Hold Israel accountable,’ detained Irish citizens tell committee

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

‘If another country had kidnapped Irish citizens, what would we have done?’ the committee was asked.

16 Irish citizens detained by Israel on Gaza flotilla ‘on their journey home’

16 Irish citizens detained by Israel on Gaza flotilla ‘on their journey home’

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

They were held after Israel intercepted around 40 vessels taking part in the flotilla which was taking aid to Gaza.

16 Irish citizens held on Gaza flotilla taken to ‘detention facility’ in Israel

16 Irish citizens held on Gaza flotilla taken to ‘detention facility’ in Israel

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

They were detained after Israel intercepted around 40 vessels taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla.

At least 14 Irish citizens detained after Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted

At least 14 Irish citizens detained after Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Sinn Féin senator Chris Andrews was among those detained after the boat he was on was boarded by Israeli soldiers.

Taoiseach says flotilla interception in international waters ‘against law’

Taoiseach says flotilla interception in international waters ‘against law’

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

The Global Sumud Flotilla is attempting to carry aid to Gaza, and includes Irish citizens.

Senator on board Gaza-bound aid flotilla ‘detained by Israel’ – Sinn Féin

Senator on board Gaza-bound aid flotilla ‘detained by Israel’ – Sinn Féin

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

The party said Chris Andrews was on board the Spectre which was ‘intercepted off the coast of Egypt’ on Wednesday.