Tag: Gaza Flotilla
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Norwegian Gaza flotilla detainees report abuse and rights violations
Overview: Norwegian participants detained at Ketziot after Gaza flotilla interception Six Norwegians were among participants in a larger Gaza aid flotilla when Israel halted the mission and moved the 45-boat convoy to Ketziot, a high-security prison in southern Israel. Reports from the steering committee representing the activists describe a harsh start to their detention, including…
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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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Israel Expels First Activists as Gaza Flotilla Interceptions Continue
Israel Expels First Activists as Gaza Flotilla Interceptions Continue Israel announced on Friday that four Italian citizens were among the first participants expelled from the international Gaza flotilla, the latest development in a rapid series of naval interceptions aimed at breaking the blockade of the Palestinian territory. The move comes as Israeli authorities push to…
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Israel Expels First Militant Activists from Gaza Flotilla
First Italian Militants Expelled Israel confirmed on Friday that four Italian activists from the Global Sumud flotilla have been expelled, marking the first return of participants among nearly 500 who were detained over the past two days aboard boats bound for Gaza. The expulsions come as Israeli authorities push to end what they described as…
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Kristersson Seeks Consular Access for Gaza Flotilla
Background: The Gaza flotilla and Sweden’s link Sweden’s prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, has announced that Swedish authorities have requested consular access for activists connected to the Global Sumud Flotilla, a convoy that recently approached Gaza and was intercepted by Israeli forces. Reports from Sweden indicate that some of the participants were Swedes, though the exact…
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Kristersson seeks consular access after Gaza flotilla incident
Background: Gaza flotilla and Sweden’s response In the wake of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla being boarded by Israeli forces, Sweden’s prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, stated that two Swedish activists on board are in good condition and that consular access has been requested. Kristersson emphasized that his message to travelers remains clear: follow the government’s…
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Kristersson: Consular Access Sought for Gaza Flotilla Activists
Sweden’s Kristersson seeks consular access for Gaza flotilla activists Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said that Swedish activists aboard the Gazakonvojen Global Sumud Flotilla, which was boarded by Israeli forces in recent days, are safe and that Sweden has formally requested consular access. The move aims to keep communication lines open with the activists and…
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Gaza Flotilla Update: Last Ship Continues Amid Interceptions
Last Ship of the Gaza Flotilla Maintains Course Early Friday, organizers reported that the Marinette, the final vessel in the international Gaza flotilla, continued its voyage toward the Gaza Strip. The ship was said to be roughly 150 kilometers off the coast at 01:50 GMT, with the flotilla warning that an interception could come at…
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Interception of the Gaza flotilla: protests erupt across Europe
Interception of the Gaza flotilla and a wave of protests across Europe An Israeli official reported that more than 400 militants aboard 41 ships were arrested during an operation lasting roughly twelve hours, as Israel prepared to expel those who had been aboard the flotilla heading for Gaza. The developments underscored a tense moment in…