The writer and activist shared dramatic footage from aboard the Alma, describing his fear of being killed and calling for Irish government condemnation.

Tadhg Hickey, pictured last year. Photo: Marcin Lewandowski

Tadhg Hickey, pictured last year. Photo: Marcin Lewandowski

It has emerged that a well-known Cork native was on a boat struck by a suspected drone attack, as part of a major flotilla attempting to break Israel’s aid blockade of Gaza.

Comedian and writer Tadhg Hickey posted footage on Instagram appearing to show a projectile being fired onto the vessel before striking the deck and causing a fire.