US EditionFrench Left Demonstrates in Support of Gaza-Bound Aid Boat
- On Monday, Israel intercepted and detained French nationals aboard the Gaza-bound Madleen aid ship before towing it to Ashdod port in Israel.
- The British-flagged vessel carried humanitarian supplies to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza amid a severe crisis lasting 21 months.
- Tens of thousands rallied across French cities in support of the detained activists, while political leaders condemned Israel's interception as illegal.
- Jean-Luc Mélenchon called the interception an act of “international piracy” and warned, “We fear the worst” about the detainees' safety.
- President Macron demanded the swift return of six French nationals, condemned the Gaza blockade, and affirmed France’s protection of its citizens abroad.
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French left demonstrates in support of Gaza-bound aid boat
Tens of thousands of people rallied across France on Monday in support of activists on a boat bound for Gaza that has been intercepted by Israeli authorities. President Emmanuel Macron has called for the “swiftest possible” return of the six French nationals aboard.
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AlKhaleej TodayMacron demands release of Gaza boat activists as protests erupt across Europe
NICE, June 10 — French President Emmanuel Macron called on Israel to quickly free activists, including Greta Thunberg, on a boat that was seized Monday as it headed for Gaza in an operation that sparked angry protests in several European cities. Tens of thousands of people staged rallies after Israel stopped the boat, the Madleen, that was carrying 12 activists. In France, rallies in Paris and at least five other cities were called by left wing …
Left from Italy on 1 June, the twelve members of the boat wanted to break the siege imposed on Gaza by the Hebrew state. Six Frenchmen on various routes took part in this humanitarian crossing.
The Elysee requested consular protection after the ship was seized – The sailboat was carrying 12 activists from France, Germany, Brazil, Turkey, Sweden, Spain and Holland
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