US EditionEuropean protesters block traffic, vandalise shops after Gaza aid flotilla blocked
Over 400 activists, including climate and political figures, were detained after Israel intercepted 40 aid vessels challenging its Gaza blockade, organizers said.
- The Israeli military intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, detaining over 440 activists in international waters, with accusations of unlawful blockade violations.
- Worldwide protests erupted in response to Israel's actions, with demonstrations occurring in cities like Barcelona, London, and Rome, where thousands participated to support the detained activists.
- International protests against the seizures have erupted, with demonstrations occurring in various countries including Spain, France, and the UK, demanding the release of detained activists.
- Israeli officials stated that the flotilla's mission was a provocation and linked it to threats against national security, as the vessel attempted to breach Israel's naval blockade.
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By Abeer Salman and Sophie Tanno, CNN The last remaining boat of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which had attempted to deliver aid to Gaza by sea, was intercepted by Israeli forces in the Mediterranean, the organization reported Friday. The operation by Israeli forces coincides with the deportation of the first four members of the detained group of activists, the Israeli government announced. The boat, called the Marinette, was boarded at 10:2…
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A new flotilla consisting of about ten ships sails to the Gaza Strip to try to break the blockade imposed by Israel, two days after the more than 40 Global Sumud Flotilla ships were intercepted were intercepted on the high seas by Israeli forces. Nearly 150 people now travel aboard nine sailboats that left on 27 September from Catania and the 'Conscience', which sailed last Tuesday from the port from Otranto. The 'Conscience', which was already …
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