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- Ireland’s president said he was proud of his sister after she was detained by Israeli forces while traveling to Gaza.
- Sister was detained by Israel en route to Gaza.
Why it matters: Irish human‑rights groups gain a high‑profile case, while Israel’s detention of the president’s sister—among 41 intercepted flotillas—heightens international scrutiny of its Gaza blockade, potentially prompting legal challenges.
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