It is understood, at least seven Irish citizens were detained after the Israeli fleet intercepted a number of boats that were helping in Gaza.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel said that several vessels that are part of the Global Flotilla (GSF) were “safely stopped”, and that these on board were transferred to the Israeli port.
He added that the Military Fleet told the courts to change the course when they “approach the active zone of battle.”
The Irish GSF coordinators said 22 Irish citizens are taking part in Flotilla, taking part in Flotilla.
Seven detained Irish citizens – Senator Chris Andrews, Tadg Hikki, Tara O'GRADIDI, Louise Khini, Sarah Clansy, Diarmide Mc Dubhlis and Thomas McCun, according to the Irish broadcaster.
The Swedish climate campaign of Greta Tanberg is also among the detained activists.
A video recording with direct education shows the crew of the ALMA vessel crew, which includes the Belfast, the male fra Hughes sitting on the deck when they float on gas [Reuters]
Several ships, including Alma, which includes Belfast from Hughes And he is one of the main ships, as well as Suria and Adara, were intercepted and sat down on Wednesday evening, GSF said.
It said that the flotilla was 70 sea miles from the coastal line of Gaza, when the intervention occurred. The group hoped that her ships would arrive in Gaza on Thursday morning.
GSF described interception as “illegal” And “not an act of protection”, but “an impudent act of despair.”
Israel previously stated that he would not allow the flotilla to reach their destination. In an earlier attempt by activists, Israeli forces were detained and taken ashore.
“The safety of Irish citizens remains our priority”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it was known about reports that the flotilla was intercepted and is in direct contact with its Irish representatives.
“The safety of Irish citizens remains our priority,” he added.
In his statement, Tanaist (deputy prime minister) Simon Harris said that Ireland “expects international law to be supported, and all those who are on board the flotilla will be processed in strict accordance with him.”
“Today's messages are very solved. This is a peaceful mission to shed light on a terrible humanitarian catastrophe, ”he added.
Michael D. Higgins says that the safety of those who participate in the flotilla, “the problem for all of us” is anxiety. ” [PA Media]
Irish President Michael D. Higgins said: “The security and protection of those who participate in this humanitarian exercise is a problem for all of us.”
“In recent weeks, among the united nations, almost a consensus had been consensus that the Palestinian state should be recognized as an important construction block of the world in the region,” he said in a statement.
“We could completely ask where this obligation is now standing if a flotilla with the participation of more than 40 boats and more than 500 people from the international community seeking to bring humanitarian assistance – water, medicine and food for those who are desperate – are prevented from achieving this humanitarian goal.”
Senator Sinn Feyn Chris Andrews was on board the ghost [Getty Images]
According to his party, a boat was intercepted, which carries Sinn Fane Senator Chris Andrews.
“Flotilla, including the Senator Andrews, Specter, was severely attacked by the Israeli armed forces when the participants were abducted by armed Israeli agents,” the party representative said.
Earlier Andrews He said that his ship was going to the network.
“The Israeli warship right from my boat … landing is inevitable, and this will probably be my last post before I was stolen,” he wrote on social networks.
Sinn Féin President Mary Lu McDonald said that she spoke to Andrews before his ship would sit down.
In the post, which divided into X, she said that it was a “moment of great danger.”
“The Irish government should speak out. Irish citizens and all activists on board should be provided with a safe passage, ”added McDonald.
“These people are peaceful,” says Taoiseach
Earlier, Taoiseach (Prime Minister of the Irish) Michel Martin called on the Israeli government to “behave within the framework of international law” when it comes to the Gaza Fleet, but he suggested that the flotilla should not move on.
Speaking in Copenhagen, Martin said: “This is not a military operation. These people are peaceful, people in various boats. They are there in order to shed light on terrible deprivation in gas and the lack of humanitarian aid in gas, this is a humanitarian mission. ”
Nevertheless, he said that the Irish government believes that there are danger in approaching Gaza by sea.
“We told people, Irish citizens that this is not an area for safe travels, and people, in my opinion, should not move on, and should do everything possible to protect themselves and make sure that they do not harm.
“But the Israeli government also has a huge responsibility to cope with this with caution and sensitivity and admits that this is a humanitarian mission, first of all.”
