Freedom Flotilla Coalition Gives Update on 12 Madleen Crew Detained by Israel
- On early Monday morning, Israeli forces intercepted and seized the Madleen in international waters about 200 kilometers off the Israeli coast while it was en route to Gaza with humanitarian aid and 12 crew members.
- The interception occurred because Israel warned it would stop the Madleen, claiming the crew attempted to breach a naval blockade, though the Freedom Flotilla Coalition argues the seizure violates international law.
- Following the seizure, the crew was forcibly taken to Ashdod port and then detained in Israel, where four crew members, including activist Greta Thunberg, were deported and eight remain imprisoned with 100-year entry bans.
- Crew members reported being denied legal contact, pressured to sign false deportation documents, and many detainees, including French MEP Rima Hassan, are held in solitary confinement amid international condemnation.
- This incident raises legal and humanitarian concerns, as the detention is considered arbitrary and illegal by several groups, highlighting challenges in delivering humanitarian aid amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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The testimonies of the passengers of the Freedom Flotilla evicted in their countries allow to trace the story of their interception by Israel. ...
The testimonies of the passengers of the Freedom Flotilla expelled to their countries allow us to trace the story of their interception by Israel.
Madleen aid vessel is a priceless message to the people and
Several weeks before the Freedom Flotilla aid ship set sail to Gaza, Israeli drones bombed the Freedom Flotilla aid ship twice in international waters off the coast of Malta. Luckily, no one was injured. After that, the Israeli navy intercepted and illegally seized the Madleen aid vessel in international waters when it was about 185 km from Gaza. The ship was transporting first aid and medicine to Gaza. The 12 activists on board who come from s…
Israel deports crew 4 members of Gaza-bound humanitarian ship Madleen
Four of the 12 crew members of the Madleen, including prominent activist Greta Thunberg, were deported from Israel on Tuesday, with the remaining eight crew members, including French Member of European Parliament Rima Hassan, still in custody in Israel. The crew members were detained in international waters aboard a ship that intended to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, and they were transported to Israel by its military. The Madleen was seized…
Dr. Baptiste André, a member of the crew, arrived last night at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Amina Kalache was there to welcome her and receive her precious testimony.
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