Tag: flotilla
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Ceasefire Talks Resume in Egypt as Gaza Violence Persists and flotillas Intercepted
Ceasefire Talks Resume in Sharm el-Sheikh Indirect negotiations aimed at ending the Gaza War have resumed in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, with Israeli, Hamas and US representatives working through a U.S.-backed framework proposed by former President Donald Trump. The talks come as casualties in Gaza mount and international scrutiny intensifies over ongoing hostilities and the humanitarian…
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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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Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla amid criticism over activists’ treatment
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla as international scrutiny grows A new Gaza-bound aid flotilla has been intercepted by the Israeli army, days after activists were detained on board vessels bound for the war-torn territory. The latest incident adds to a tense sequence of confrontations over the contentious blockade of Gaza and the methods used to…
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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…
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Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla Again as Activists Detained
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla for a Second Time Israeli forces have intercepted another Gaza-bound aid flotilla, marking a new chapter in a tense confrontation over the blockade of the besieged enclave. The incident comes days after a prior interception and detention of activists on board vessels aiming to reach Gaza, drawing widespread international criticism…
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Irish Citizens Return Home After Israeli Detention
Three Irish Citizens Return Home After Detention in Israel Three of the 15 Irish citizens detained in Israel after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla have returned to Dublin, arriving at Shannon or Dublin Airport before midnight local time. Thomas McCune, Sarah Clancy and Donna Schwartz were greeted by family, friends and supporters as…
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Greta Thunberg welcomed in Athens after Israeli detention release
Greeted by supporters in Athens Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived in Greece along with hundreds of campaigners who were expelled from Israel after attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. The group, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, was intercepted as it tried to breach Israel’s blockade, prompting a wave of international attention and protests…
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Greta Thunberg greeted by cheering crowds in Athens after Israeli detention release
Greta Thunberg arrives in Athens after detention in Israel Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was among hundreds of campaigners released from Israeli detention and warmly welcomed by crowds in Athens on arrival day. The 22-year-old, who had joined the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza by sea, stepped onto Greek soil…
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Gaza flotilla detainees allege abuse in Israeli detention
Overview International activists, journalists, and lawyers deported from Israel after taking part in the 16-year maritime blockade of Gaza have reported alleged abuse during detention. The Global Sumud flotilla and associated passengers were intercepted by Israeli forces last week as they sought to challenge the blockade and deliver humanitarian aid. While Israel has denied the…
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General Strike for Flotilla Gaza: Live Updates from protests across Italy
Live Updates: General Strike for Flotilla Gaza Today’s general strike across Italy is centered on support for the Flotilla and Gaza, with demonstrations unfolding from the north to the south. The day has included road closures, port protests, and marches through major city centers, as civilians, workers, and students show solidarity and express demands for…