Irish president says sister 'kidnapped' by Israel on Gaza aid flotilla

Irish president says sister 'kidnapped' by Israel on Gaza aid flotilla Ireland’s president has condemned the seizure of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla by Israeli forces, saying her sister was among those taken. Dr Margaret Connolly is one of six Irish citizens abducted from the Global Sumud Flotilla, according to organisers. Speaking in London, President Catherine Connolly said: “It’s quite upsetting, and I’m very worried about her, and I’m also very concerned about her colleagues on board.