Tag: Barry Heneghan
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Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted: several boats detained
Overview The organizers of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla say that the Israeli army intercepted at least three of their boats early on Wednesday, with reports that the crew on one vessel were abducted. The incident adds to a series of confrontations between Israel and activists attempting to reach Gaza by sea. What happened According to…
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Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli navy launches renewed tensions
Overview Several boats in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla reportedly have been intercepted by the Israeli military, according to organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The claim, echoed by the campaign’s tracker site, says multiple vessels were attacked during the early hours, about 220km off the coast of Gaza. The situation underscores ongoing tensions over the…
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Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla Intercepted by Israeli Forces as Crew Report Abductions
Overview: Intercepted Vessels and Contested Waters The Global Sumud Flotilla, which organizers describe as a mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, reported that several of its boats were intercepted by the Israeli military early on a clear morning far off the Gaza coastline. The group said three vessels — Gaza Sunbirds, Alaa Al-Najjar, and…