Tag: maritime interception
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World Should Be Ashamed: Intercepted Soumoud Flotilla Near Gaza
Overview of the interception In the night between Wednesday and Thursday, a multinational group of activists on the Soumoud flotilla pressed toward Gaza, despite the tightening blockade. The lead vessel, the Asser & Ayssel, is seen in a video shared with Le Temps by Shady Ammane, coordinator of the Swiss delegation. The footage shows Israeli…
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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…