At least 14 Irish citizens detained as Israel intercepts aid boats heading for Gaza

This screenshot from a video released by the Global Sumud Flotilla shows Israeli navy soldiers aboard one of the flotilla's vessels after it was intercepted as it approached the coast of Gaza. Picture: Global Sumud Flotilla via AP

The Government “expects” that all 16 Irish citizens travelling on an intercepted flotilla travelling to Gaza have been detained.

Speaking in the Dáil during a special session on the incident overnight in Gaza, Tánaiste Simon Harris said 14 people have been confirmed as detained. It is expected that the remaining two citizens on the flotilla have been too.