Tag: Israel detention
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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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Australian Detained in Gaza Flotilla: Mother Pleads for Government Action
Australian mother appeals to leaders as son detained in Gaza flotilla incident The mother of Surya McEwen, an Australian man detained during the Global Sumud Flotilla, has called for urgent government intervention as she reveals concerns about her son’s treatment in Israel. Jacinta McEwen, who lives in Mullumbimby, New South Wales, says she is “very…
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Greta Thunberg hailed by crowds in Athens after release from Israeli detention
Greta Thunberg arrives in Athens amid renewed Gaza flotilla spotlight Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg touched down in Greece on a day of triumphant arrivals and tense political undercurrents. After being expelled from Israel along with hundreds of other activists who had joined the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to break the blockade of Gaza by sea,…
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Irish Citizens Return Home After Detention by Israel
Background: Irish flotilla and detention in Israel Three of the 15 Irish citizens detained by Israel after intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla have returned to Dublin, arriving at around midnight to be greeted by family, friends and supporters. The group left Tel Aviv for Athens in Greece the previous day, with the remaining delegates scheduled…
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Claims of Beatings and Abuses by Israeli Forces During Gaza Flotilla Detention
Overview of the Gaza Flotilla incident International activists, journalists, and lawyers involved in a humanitarian flotilla attempting to breach the 16-year maritime blockade of Gaza have reported brutal treatment by Israeli forces during detention. The apprehended participants, who included Greta Thunberg and other prominent figures, describe a sequence of harsh conditions, physical abuse, and aggressive…
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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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Greta Thunberg detained in Israeli custody: allegations of harsh treatment and bedbug rashes
Overview of the incident Environmental activist Greta Thunberg was detained by Israeli authorities amid the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a protest convoy delivering aid to Gaza. As reporting from the Guardian and other outlets details, Thunberg and fellow flotilla members faced search, detention, and questions from security forces after the boats were intercepted…
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Greta Thunberg Detained by Israel: Bedbug Claims and Detention Details
Greta Thunberg detained during Gaza aid flotilla amid allegations of harsh treatment Environmental activist Greta Thunberg has become one of the most high-profile detainees after being detained by Israeli authorities during a bid to breach the Gaza blockade with a humanitarian flotilla. As part of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which includes more than 40…
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Greta Thunberg Detained by Israel Over Gaza Flotilla: Allegations of Poor Treatment and Coercive Tactics
Overview: A Global Protests and a High-Profile Detention Environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg has been detained by Israeli authorities amid the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) operation aimed at breaching Gaza’s maritime blockade. The flotilla, a coalition of more than 40 vessels, carried humanitarian aid and was intercepted by Israeli forces, resulting in the arrests of dozens…