Irish human rights activists detained by Israeli authorities as they tried to break the naval blockade on Gaza will arrive home over the next two days.

Five TDs have accused Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore of double standards regarding the detention of 14 Irish activists in Israel as they tried to bring aid to Gaza.

THE 14 Irish people on the MV Saoirse were hosed down under gun-point by Israeli commandos before being taken to jail where they suffered abusive treatment, according to reports.

The interception of an Irish ship trying to break Israel's naval blockade on Gaza was violent and dangerous, activists have claimed.