Tag: Soumoud flotilla
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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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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…