Irish senator on board Gaza flotilla expects Israel will try to stop them soon

Speaking to the 'Irish Examiner' from the Global Sumud Flotilla, senator Chris Andrews said he expects Israeli forces will water cannon and try to board the 52 boats 'fairly soon'. Picture: Stefanos Rapanis/Reuters

Irish members aboard the flotilla to Gaza were “getting ready for interception” as they believed Israel could forcibly try to stop their mission on Tuesday night.

Sinn Féin senator Chris Andrews is aboard one of 52 boats on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is trying to carry lifesaving aid to Gaza.