{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a0ed70e3bbd73b46e3c9d50?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Meath Minister Condemns 'Disgusting' Video of Flotilla Activists - 21/05/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1779357283936-89571cac-5fb9-46b9-8d71-e85e9f77fbaa.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he is appalled and shocked at the manner in which activists on board an aid flotilla to Gaza have been treated by the Israeli authorities.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr Margaret Connolly, sister of President Catherine Connolly, is among at least 12 Irish citizens on board the flotilla that were detained by Israel, according to organisers.</p><p>Hundreds more participants from other countries have also been detained.</p><p><br></p><p>The footage shows some people kneeling on the ground in tightly packed groups with their hands tied behind their backs. The footage also shows Mr Ben-Gvir heckling and waving an Israeli flag amongst the detained activists.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence &amp; Fianna Fail TD in Meath-East, Thomas Byrne, who also condemned the video. </p>","author_name":"lmfm "}