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UPDATED May 19, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
May 18, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Ireland president says proud of sister detained by Israel
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Margaret Connolly, Ireland’s president’s sister, was detained by Israel after being intercepted at sea en route to Gaza.
WHO: Ireland’s president
WHAT: Said she is proud of her sister, Margaret Connolly, who was detained by Israel after interception at sea en route to Gaza.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 2:53 PM ET
WHERE: Israel
WHY: Israel intercepted and detained pro-Gaza activists at sea en route to Gaza, including Margaret Connolly.
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