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Turkey Condemns Israel's Interception of Gaza-Bound Aid Boat, Madleen

Israeli forces intercepted and seized the activist aid ship Madleen on June 9, 2025, as it approached Gaza in international waters.
The Madleen, launched on June 1 by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, aimed to break Israel's blockade and deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The ship carried twelve crew members, including activist Greta Thunberg, who said they were “intercepted and kidnapped” by Israeli forces.
Israel's defense minister Israel Katz congratulated the IDF for the “quick and safe takeover” of Madleen and ordered showing passengers a video of the October 7 massacre at Ashdod port.
The seizure sparked international condemnation, with critics calling it a breach of international law, while Israel defended the blockade to ensure its security amid ongoing conflict.

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Longview Daily News

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Letter to the Editor | Madleen ship attack is a repeat of history

"How is it that our 'greatest ally' can commit atrocities and our government can’t condemn their illegal actions?"

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France24

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Aid ship seized by Israel named after Gaza's only fisherwoman, Madleen Kullab

A group of international activists, including Sweden’s Greta Thunburg, attempted to reach Gaza by boat this week to deliver humanitarian supplies on a vessel named the Madleen before being stopped, rerouted,…

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Nordic Monitor

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Ankara cautious after Israel detains Turks on Gaza aid ship, avoids escalation with 'secret' trade partner - Nordic Monitor

Levent Kenez/Stockholm Seeking to avoid a repeat of past diplomatic crises, Turkey is treading carefully in its response to the Israeli military’s interception of the Madleen, a humanitarian aid vessel attempting to breach the blockade on Gaza. The boat, which carried a number of international activists including two Turkish nationals, was halted by Israeli forces on Monday in international waters, prompting restrained yet critical statements fr…

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Jerusalem Post

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'Violation of int'l law': Hamas, foreign government attack Israel over Gaza flotilla's interception

The IDF boarded the 'Madleen' early on Monday, taking the crew and the ship to the Port of Ashdod, where they would be sent back to their respective countries.

3 days ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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Two Thousand Demonstrators in Brussels Against the Interception of the Ship Madleen

Two thousand people, according to the police count, gathered Monday night in front of the Brussels Stock Exchange to protest against Israel's interception of the Madleen humanitarian sailboat, and the continuing violence in the Gaza Strip. ...

3 days ago·Brussels, Belgium

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