Ireland to press Israel on Gaza humanitarian aid

IRELAND will press Israel to let activists bring humanitarian goods into Gaza, Foreign Affairs Minister Eamon Gilmore has said.

Nine people were killed and several injured when Israeli commandos boarded the Mavi Marmara and other boats which were attempting to bring aid to Gaza last May.

Another flotilla of up to 14 aid boats, including one vessel from Ireland, is expected to try to pass the four-year Israeli sea blockade on the anniversary.