16 Irish citizens detained by Israel on Gaza flotilla 'on their journey home'

Israeli forces intercepting the 'Marinette', the last boat from an international flotilla trying to break Israel's sea blockade. Picture: Global Sumud Flotilla via AP

Sixteen Irish citizens detained by Israel during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla have been released and “are on their journey home”, the Tánaiste has said.

They were held after Israel intercepted around 40 vessels taking part in the flotilla, which was taking aid to Gaza.