US EditionEgypt deports dozens planning pro-Palestinian march, organisers say
- On June 12, 2025, Egyptian authorities detained or deported over 200 foreign nationals planning to join the Global March to Gaza in Cairo.
- The detentions followed heightened security measures and statements requiring prior government approval for crossing into Gaza, amid Israel and Egypt blocking access.
- Detainees included activists from Algeria, France, Morocco, Sweden, Denmark, and other countries, many held in cramped conditions, with some deported without clear explanations.
- Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz called on Egypt to prevent arrival of what he termed "jihadist protesters," while march organizers condemned these claims and demanded detainees' immediate release.
- These actions reveal ongoing regional tensions over Gaza access, with Egypt supporting pressure on Israel but restricting solidarity efforts, affecting humanitarian advocacy and international activism.
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Liberals Thought They Could Go To Egypt To Protest In The Name Of Palestine, Found Out They Are Hated As Much As Palestinians
A planned march protesting aid restrictions on Gaza faced uncertainty Friday, as organizers in Cairo awaited Egyptian approval and Libyan authorities blocked a convoy of activists en route. Activists from 80 countries planned to march to Egypt’s border with Gaza to spotlight the deepening humanitarian crises facing Palestinians since Israel began blocking aid trucks from entering the coastal enclave in March. It slightly eased restrictions last …
A member of the convoy said Egyptian officials say the crossing will be possible "in a few hours," while others say Egypt is refusing to allow them to pass.
International activists denounce arrests and evictions during their attempt to return to Gaza in protest against the blockade.
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