Tag: Gaza blockade
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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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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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Australian Gaza flotilla member criticises govt after arrest
Australian Gaza flotilla member criticises govt after arrest An Australian activist who was detained by Israel amid a high-profile Gaza flotilla mission has publicly criticised the Australian government for what she calls insufficient support and care during her detention and subsequent deportation. Juliet Lamont, one of hundreds of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, said…
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Australian Gaza flotilla member slams government over Israel detention
Australian Gaza flotilla member criticises government after detention in Israel An Australian activist who was detained by Israel while taking part in a Gaza flotilla has publicly criticised the Australian government, accusing officials of failing to provide adequate support for her and other Australians held in Israeli custody. Juliet Lamont, one of hundreds involved in…
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Gaza Flotilla Members Claim Brutal Detentions and Abuse by Israeli Forces
Allegations of mistreatment during flotilla detentions International activists, journalists, and lawyers who were detained after attempting to breach Israel’s 16-year maritime blockade of Gaza say they endured a range of abuses during detention. The Global Sumud flotilla (GSF), which carried more than 400 people including parliamentarians and climate activist Greta Thunberg, was intercepted by Israeli…
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Norwegian Activists Detained in Ketziot Prison: Gaza Flotilla
Overview: Norwegian activists detained in Israel’s Ketziot prison Six Norwegians were among participants in a Gaza flotilla that involved 45 boats delivering aid to Gaza. After Israel halted the convoy, the activists were detained at Ketziot, a high-security prison in southern Israel. Video footage circulated showing security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir labeling the detainees as “terrorists”.…
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Norwegian Activists Detained in Israel: Gaza Convoy Update
Norwegian Activists Detained in Israel: Gaza Convoy Update Six Norwegians are among participants in a Gaza convoy who were detained after Israel halted 45 boats delivering aid to the territory. The detainees have been moved to Ketziot, a high‑security facility in southern Israel, amid ongoing legal and diplomatic wrangling. Video footage and official statements have…
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We see a ship: Israel blocks last Gaza flotilla boat; 42 vessels intercepted
Overview: a high-stakes maritime confrontation The Israeli navy intercepted the Marinette, the last vessel in the Global Sumud Flotilla, on Friday as it carried humanitarian aid and a group of activists toward Gaza. The interception occurred at 10:29 am local time, roughly 42.5 nautical miles from Gaza, bringing to a close a long and high-profile…
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Guy Pines Slams Antisemitism in Gaza Flotilla Controversy
The Gaza flotilla and the reaction it provoked A flotilla intended to challenge the blockade on Gaza—consisting of roughly 50 ships from various European cities—was halted by Israeli authorities before it could reach Israeli waters. While the humanitarian intention behind such moves is debated, the incident sparked a heated response in Israeli media and public…
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Gaza flotilla interception sparks worldwide protests as aid ships push toward Gaza
Overview: Gaza flotilla interception and the global reaction In a dramatic turn of events, the Global Sumud Flotilla, a coalition of civilian ships carrying aid and activists, was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters as it headed toward Gaza. The operation drew immediate international attention and sparked protests across Europe and beyond as demonstrators…