Tag: Gaza blockade
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Gazakonvojen bordad: Greta Thunberg on flotilla near Gaza as ships are intercepted
Israel begins boarding flotilla as Gaza convoy approaches the coast The Gaza flotilla convoy, comprising around 40 vessels with roughly 500 activists from various countries, was reported to be about 200 kilometers (around 120 miles) from the Gaza coast when Israeli forces commenced boarding operations late Wednesday. The operation, described by observers as aligned with…
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Gaza Convoy Blockade: Greta Thunberg Detained as Ships Near Gaza
Overview: Gaza Convoy Blockade Near Gaza Late on Wednesday, Israeli forces began boarding ships in the Hamas-Sumud flotilla, which was roughly 20 nautical miles from the Gaza coast. The action marks a continuation of efforts to enforce the blockade and to control the arrival of aid and activists to Gaza amid ongoing conflict in the…
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Gaza flotilla blockade: Greta Thunberg detained aboard
What happened on the Gaza flotilla blockade In a developing story that has drawn international attention, the Hamas-Sumud flotilla, part of a broader effort to break the blockade of Gaza, was observed approaching Gaza’s coast late on Wednesday. Officials say the convoy is roughly 200 kilometers from Gaza’s shoreline, with around 40 ships carrying nearly…
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Global Sumud Flotilla Interceptions Trigger Global Protests
Overview: Interceptions of the Global Sumud Flotilla Rising tensions around the Global Sumud Flotilla intensified as the Israeli navy intercepted multiple vessels attempting to reach Gaza. Organizers say at least six boats have been stopped, with the alliance livestreaming a developing scene at sea while communications with several ships appeared disrupted. The flotilla’s goal remains…
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Global Sumud Flotilla Intercepted by Israeli Forces in Gaza
Overview of the Global Sumud Flotilla operation The Global Sumud Flotilla, launched from Spain in early September, positioned itself as a peaceful, non-violent humanitarian mission aimed at delivering aid to Gaza. The convoy navigated the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt, drawing closer to the Gaza Strip as Israeli forces carried out a devastating…
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Global Sumud Flotilla Intercepted Near Gaza Waters
Context: a peaceful humanitarian mission The Global Sumud Flotilla, launched from Spain in early September, frames its voyage as a peaceful and non-violent humanitarian mission to Gaza. The term sumud, meaning resilience in Arabic, anchors the effort to deliver aid to civilians in a territory under blockade and ongoing conflict. The voyage has drawn support…
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LIVE: Gaza Global Sumud flotilla intercepted ship by ship, says MEP Rima Hassan
Live Update: Gaza’s Global Sumud flotilla The Gaza Strip’s humanitarian relief scene is intensifying attention as the Global Sumud flotilla, a coalition of ships carrying aid and activists, advances toward the coastal enclave. In a bid to draw international focus to the blockade and the needs of residents, the flotilla’s mission has attracted observers from…
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Italy to end support for Gaza flotilla near destination
Background: a high-profile humanitarian mission nears Gaza Italy has signaled that it will stop actively tracking the international Global Sumud Flotilla as the group of civilian vessels nears Gaza. The convoy, which includes more than 40 boats and upwards of 500 participants—from parliamentarians and lawyers to climate advocates—seeks to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza by…
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Gaza flotilla presses on as Israel readies for complex interception
Gaza flotilla nears a critical zone as Israel readies interception The large flotilla attempting to break the maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip has rebuffed calls to stop, saying it is approaching a critical zone and expecting Israel to act soon to halt its momentum. The 47‑boat Global Sumud Flotilla carries more than 500 activists,…
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Italy Ends Support for Gaza Flotilla as It Nears Destination
Italy halts tracking as Gaza flotilla nears its destination Italy said it would stop tracking the international flotilla delivering aid to Gaza as the mission approached the coastline, a move observers described as a significant shift in a high-stakes humanitarian campaign. The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying more than 40 civilian boats and over 500 participants,…