Minister calls for Israeli release of two Irish citizens
Thursday, 2 July 2009
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs Michael Martin is calling for the release of two Irish people being detained in Israel.
Derek Graham and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mairead Maguire were removed from a ship, which was bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza.
They're being held in Israel, while they await deportation.
Minister Martin says his department has been in contact with the Israeli authorities and the Irish embassy in Tel Aviv, and has been assured that Ms Maguire and Mr Graham are both well and are being properly treated.
