Canadian flotilla members being deported from Israel to Turkey: Anand
Anita Anand says 12 Canadians were among the detained activists as Israel deported all foreign flotilla members after the interception drew international condemnation.
- On Thursday, Israeli authorities deported foreign activists from the intercepted Global Sumud Flotilla to Istanbul, with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirming that 12 Canadians are safe and receiving consular support.
- Attempting to break Israel's blockade of Gaza, the Global Sumud Flotilla comprised about 420 people on 41 boats; Netanyahu characterized the fleet as 'provocative flotillas of Hamas terrorist supporters,' though he rebuked the treatment of detainees.
- Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney described Israel's treatment of the activists as 'abominable' and 'unacceptable' after video showed kneeling detainees being taunted by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, prompting Netanyahu to order the deportations 'as soon as possible.'
- Regarding the treatment of Canadians, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand directed Global Affairs Canada to summon Ambassador Iddo Moed, though an embassy spokesperson stated Thursday that Moed had 'no comment at this time.'
- Ontario Liberal MP Salma Zahid called for broad-based sanctions against the Netanyahu government, arguing that 'Canada's support for human rights and international law must be backed by action,' citing Ben-Gvir remaining in the cabinet.
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Anand says Canadians subject to 'appalling abuse' after flotilla detained by Israel
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she has received details from her officials in Turkey about the "appalling abuse" suffered by Canadians who were on board a flotilla trying to reach Gaza. She says the 12 Canadians on the Global Sumud Flotilla have now all arrived in Turkey and are receiving "urgent medical care." The Canadians were among 420 individuals on 41 boats intercepted by Israel as they attempted to bring a symbolic amount of ai…
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St Catharines StandardAnand says Canadians subject to ‘appalling abuse’ after flotilla detained by Israel
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she has received details from her officials in Turkey about the "appalling abuse" suffered by Canadians who were on board a flotilla trying to reach Gaza.
Foreign affairs minister condemns 'appalling abuse' of Canadian flotilla activists detained in Israel
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is calling for Israeli officials responsible for "appalling abuse" of Canadian activists to be held accountable, after its forces intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla earlier this week and detained hundreds of participants in the aid effort.
Foreign minister condemns 'egregious abuse' of Canadian flotilla activists detained in Israel
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is calling for Israeli officials responsible for 'egregious abuse' of Canadian activists to be held accountable, after its forces intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla earlier this week and detained hundreds of activists involved in the aid effort.
Foreign Minister Anita Anand denounces "unacceptable ill-treatment of Canadians detained in Israel."
Foreign Minister Anita Anand said on Friday that she had received information from her representatives in Turkey about "unacceptable ill-treatment of Canadians" on board a flotilla attempting to travel to the Gaza Strip.
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