Catherine Connolly

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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 President 'proud' of sister arrested on flotilla

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

Jewish leaders call for dialogue with Ireland’s new President

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.

Ireland elects President known for anti-Israel rhetoric

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.

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