South Africa & Republic of Ireland

South Africa: South African activists alleged beatings and torture by Israeli soldiers, with one activist noting the treatment was worse than under apartheid, and called for the South African government to pressure Israel.

Republic of Ireland: Irish activists were among those detained, and Margaret Connolly criticized the Irish government for not imposing sanctions on Israel.

South Africa: South Africa is treating a British national who fell sick onboard the MV Hondius and was transferred to a private medical facility in Johannesburg. A Dutch woman who died in South Africa last month is also linked to the outbreak.

Republic of Ireland: Republic of Ireland is one of the home countries for passengers being repatriated from the MV Hondius.