Irish flotilla activists detained by Israel to be deported via Turkey

Irish citizens from the Global Sumud Flotilla who were illegally detained by Israel are being deported alongside hundreds of other activists.

Lawyer for the detainees Suhad Bishara said the activists would travel to Turkey before returning to their home countries.

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