Irish flotilla activists return home after Israeli detention

Dr Margaret Connolly (right) embraces her daughter, Katie, at Dublin Airport as fifteen Irish citizens who were detained by Israel arrive back in Ireland. Picture: Conor O Mearain/PA Wire

Irish activists have described being “kidnapped” and “beaten” by Israeli forces after their aid flotilla to Gaza was intercepted in international waters.

Dr Margaret Connolly, sister of President Catherine Connolly, was among the arrivals at Dublin Airport on Saturday.