Tag: naval interception
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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 Blocks Last Gaza Flotilla Boat as Navy Intercepts All 42 Vessels Carrying Aid and Activists
Final vessel intercepted as flotilla presses toward Gaza In a move that drew immediate international attention, the Israeli navy intercepted Marinette, the last vessel of the 42-boat Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla, which launched from Barcelona and included hundreds of activists and volunteers, aimed to deliver humanitarian aid and public pressure to end Gaza’s blockade.…
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Israel Intercepts Final Vessel of Global Sumud Flotilla, Gaza Aid Blocked
What happened The Israeli navy intercepted the Marinette, the last vessel in the Global Sumud Flotilla, about 42.5 nautical miles from Gaza, at 10:29 am local time. The flotilla, a coalition of more than 40 ships carrying humanitarian aid and activists, had set out from Barcelona last month with the aim of challenging Gaza’s blockade.…
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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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Global Courage Fleet: 30 Boats Still Sail Toward Gaza as Protests Erupt Worldwide
Global Courage Fleet Update: 30 Boats Continue Toward Gaza The Global Courage Fleet, a multinational maritime initiative, says that 30 vessels remain on course toward Gaza despite early reports of interference by the Israeli navy in international waters. In its latest communique, the fleet asserts that the mission continues to push for humanitarian access, while…
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The World Should Be Ashamed: Soumoud Flotilla Intercepted Off Gaza
Overview: A tense confrontation at sea In the dead of night, a small humanitarian vessel named the Asser & Ayssel faced a high-risk turn as the Soumoud flotilla pressed toward Gaza. A video circulated by Shady Ammane, who coordinates the Swiss delegation of the flotilla, captures a startling scene: Israeli navy zodiacs encircling the ship,…
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Soumoud Flotilla Intercepted Near Gaza: Global Shame
The Soumoud flotilla and its mission A Swiss-led delegation was part of the Soumoud flotilla, a humanitarian effort aimed at challenging the blockade and delivering aid to Gaza. In the early hours, the flotilla’s voyage toward Gaza continued despite heavy pressure from the Israeli authorities nearby. The mission reflects a broader, ongoing confrontation over access…
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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,…