25 Irish citizens permitted to leave Gaza today as many cross border into Egypt

Micheál Martin said his department will 'leave no stone unturned' in pursuing the release of Emily Hand. Picture: Yael Shahrur Noah/AP

There were 25 Irish citizens and dependents permitted to leave Gaza today.

It is understood that 20 people had already arrived in Egypt at the time of going to print, with the remaining five currently being processed at the border.