EPISODE · Oct 3, 2025 · 12 MIN
Irish Activists Aboard Remaining Aid Ships Describe 'Intimidation' from Israeli Forces - 03/10/2025
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Sinn Féin senator Chris Andrews and 15 other Irish citizens remain detained by Israeli forces after being “forcibly abducted” from boats in international waters as part of the flotilla attempting to carry aid to Gaza.Mr Andrews and the other Irish aboard were taken by Israeli soldiers on Wednesday night and have yet to be released.They were among 450 activists who were taken captive.The Sinn Féin senator last night said the boat he was on, the Spectre, was “reportedly subjected to water cannon attacks, ramming and communication jamming”.Amnesty Ireland Executive Director, Stephen Bowen says the Irish Government must act.Stephen joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.We were joined by CEO of Action Aid Ireland, Karol Balfe, who told us that she has nothing but admiration for “the very brave people” who were on board the flotilla… She says the blockade needs to be broken and getting aid into Gaza is priority, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sinn Féin senator Chris Andrews and 15 other Irish citizens remain detained by Israeli forces after being “forcibly abducted” from boats in international waters as part of the flotilla attempting to carry aid to Gaza.Mr Andrews and the other Irish aboard were taken by Israeli soldiers on Wednesday night and have yet to be released.They were among 450 activists who were taken captive.The Sinn Féin senator last night said the boat he was on, the Spectre, was “reportedly subjected to water cannon attacks, ramming and communication jamming”.Amnesty Ireland Executive Director, Stephen Bowen says the Irish Government must act.Stephen joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.We were joined by CEO of Action Aid Ireland, Karol Balfe, who told us that she has nothing but admiration for “the very brave people” who were on board the flotilla… She says the blockade needs to be broken and getting aid into Gaza is priority, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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