Irish activists slam 'inhumane' actions

FIVE Irish activists who were held in Israel after their vessels in a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza were intercepted arrived back in Dublin yesterday.

- BY NICOLE MCBRIDE

The group said they were “denied access to water, medical care and legal aid” after being detained while attempting to provide humanitarian support to the people of Gaza.

Five of the 15 Irish citizens who had been aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived at Dublin Airport.

Dozens of people including family members, friends and supporters gathered at arrivals to welcome them.

Some of the group of 15 Irish citizens who were detained returned to Ireland on an earlier flight while more are expected to return early tomorrow.