Event Brief
Irish president says sister was kidnapped by Israel
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Summary: Ireland’s president condemned the seizure of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, saying her sister was among those taken.
WHO: Ireland’s president
WHAT: Said her sister was among six Irish citizens taken during the seizure of the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli forces.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 3:22 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: She was reacting to the seizure of the Gaza-bound aid flotilla by Israeli forces.
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