Irish PM blasts Israel over interception of Gaza-bound flotilla
Irish leaders condemn Israel for detaining citizens attempting to breach the Gaza blockade, including the sister of President Connolly.
Irish leaders condemn Israel for detaining citizens attempting to breach the Gaza blockade, including the sister of President Connolly.

Ireland's President Catherine Connolly backs her sister who was detained by Israeli forces on a Gaza-bound flotilla.

Jewish leaders in Ireland urge newly elected President Catherine Connolly to unite the nation and engage with their community, following controversial remarks about Hamas and Israel.

Catherine Connolly, a critic of Israel who once called Hamas “part of the fabric” of Palestine and referred to Israel as a “terrorist state”, elected Ireland’s president in a landslide.
