President Connolly proud of humanitarian sister detained by Israeli navy

Irish president Catherine Connolly during an audience with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London on Monday, as part of her official visit to the UK. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

President Catherine Connolly says she is “very worried” and “upset”, but also proud, after her sister was detained by Israeli forces.

The Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying aid bound for Gaza, said 10 boats in a 60-vessel flotilla were intercepted in international waters and boarded by Israeli forces shortly after 9am yesterday.