# Irish Citizens Detained in Gaza Aid Mission

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Podcast: [Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384)
Published: 2026-05-20T13:42:25+00:00
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Two Irish activists, Fra Hughes and Helena Kearns, were detained by Israeli forces while delivering aid to Gaza. They were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, aiming to bypass Israels blockade. The flotillas goal was to bring essential supplies to Gaza. Dr. Margaret Connolly, sister of Irish President Catherine Connolly, and fourteen others were also detained. Hughes and Kearns recorded messages urging for Palestinian voices to be heard and for the release of all participants and Palestinian political prisoners. Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin called for their release, and discussions are ongoing with EU partners to ensure safety. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8bd6823cc1f08626

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