Activists set to return from Israel

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.

Activists set to return from Israel
Wed, 09 Nov, 2011 - 18:18

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.

Seven members of the Irish Ship to Gaza (ISTG) campaign will touch down in Dublin tomorrow, with the final seven expected on Friday – a week after their vessel the MV Saoirse was intercepted by Israeli military in international waters.

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