Taoiseach calls for activists detained by Israeli forces to be treated 'properly'

Speaking in Copenhagen ahead of a meeting of the European Political Community, the Taoiseach said he is “receiving briefings” on the flotilla. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Irish authorities are in touch with citizens on the intercepted flotilla to Gaza as he called for them to be treated “properly and appropriately”.

Israeli forces stopped 13 boats carrying foreign activists and aid bound for Gaza, with 30 boats are continuing to sail towards the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave.