Taoiseach condemns Israeli minister for taunting detained Gaza flotilla activists; Dáil rejects sanctions bill (irishtimes.com)

• Taoiseach condemns Israeli minister Ben-Gvir for taunting detained flotilla activists, including Irish citizen Caitríona Graham
• Martin seeks EU review of trade relations under EU-Israel Association Agreement; Netanyahu rebukes Ben-Gvir, orders deportations
• Dáil votes 77-62 against Sanctions against the State of Israel Bill; Independent TD Barry Heneghan crosses floor
• 13 Irish citizens among 428 detainees from 40 countries after Israeli navy intercepts 50-boat flotilla

"Taoiseach Micheál Martin condemned Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for a video taunting detained Gaza flotilla activists, including Irish citizen Caitríona Graham. Martin said he would seek EU review of trade relations under the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The Dáil voted 77-62 against the Sanctions against the State of Israel Bill, with Independent TD Barry Heneghan crossing the floor. Thirteen Irish citizens were among 428 detainees from 40 countries after Israeli navy intercepted 50 boats. Netanyahu rebuked Ben-Gvir and ordered deportations."