Irish Comedian Relives Ordeal After
Release from Israeli Prison
Roundtable / TRTWorld

(October 21, 2025) — Enda Brady interviews Irish comedian Tadhg Hickey on TRT World’s Roundtable about his Israeli prison experience after joining the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla that was attempting to send aid and medicine to Gaza.

In his first TV interview since being released, he says while being kept captive in an Israeli prison, he was prevented from sleeping, had no access to water and other inmates were given no access to medication. Hickey was held captive alongside Swedish activist Greta Thunberg who he said was “unbelievably smart, funny and authentic”.

He also talks to Enda Brady about how the Irish media has not given voice to his support for Palestine. Joining Enda Brady for this discussion: Tadhg Hickey Irish comedian. Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it’s about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.