US EditionDefense Minister: Counterterrorism Law Allows Seizure of Gaza Flotilla's Property
Israel says the campaign helps fund a Hamas-linked flotilla with more than 100 vessels and about 1,000 participants.
- On Wednesday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz imposed sanctions on the Global Sumud Flotilla fundraising campaign, alleging it is organized by Hamas under the guise of humanitarian aid.
- The flotilla involves more than 100 vessels and around 1,000 participants departing from Turkey, Spain, and Italy, with organizers claiming the initiative is part of a 'global movement' seeking to dismantle what they called 'apartheid.'
- Citing Section 56 of the Counterterrorism Law, Katz authorized asset seizures; the United States is 'also involved' in the enforcement effort, supported by Military Intelligence and the National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing.
- Katz said the flotilla 'violates UN Resolution 2803, which stipulated that aid to Gaza should enter through accepted official channels' and 'harms the settlement efforts led by the Trump administration.'
- Israeli authorities cite arrests of individuals linked to the group in Tunisia on suspicion of financial crimes, while activists including Margaret Connoly and Thiago Avila pledged action 'where governments have failed.
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Israel Imposes Sanctions On Gaza Flotilla That’s Been Rocked By Internal Controversy: “Directly Organized By Hamas”
Defense Minister Yisrael Katz on Wednesday announced that he imposed sanctions on the fundraising campaign for the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, “organized by Hamas and international organizations under the guise of a humanitarian aid flotilla.” The flotilla, which includes over 100 ships that departed from Turkey, Spain, and Italy, and around 1,000 participants, is slated […]
Defense Minister: Counterterrorism law allows seizure of Gaza flotilla's property
Defense Minister Israel Katz cites Section 56(b) of the Counterterrorism Law to explain the seizure of property linked to terrorist activities, as the Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail for Gaza.
Prime Minister Netanyahu attended a security meeting in which he was updated on plans for the arrival of Flotilla, scheduled for the first half of the month
Israel prepares to stop 100-boat Gaza flotilla before it reaches shore
Defense Minister Israel Katz says the campaign is organized by Hamas under a humanitarian guise and issued sanctions against its fundraising; planners are weighing sea or air boarding while managing diplomatic fallout with Turkey, Spain and Italy
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