US EditionIrish citizens released from detention in Egypt
- On June 13, 2025, Egyptian authorities stopped activists planning a march to Gaza to protest Israel's blockade restricting humanitarian aid.
- The march followed months of coordination, but Egypt restricted border access due to security concerns and a delicate political balance with Israel.
- Violent clashes erupted at the Ismailia checkpoint where around 200 activists, mostly from Algeria and Morocco, faced detentions, deportations, and passport confiscations.
- Irish deputy premier confirmed several Irish detainees, including politician Paul Murphy, have been released despite earlier violence and confiscation of personal items.
- The incident underscores ongoing humanitarian struggles in Gaza amid blocked aid and calls for international dialogue and intervention to ease the crisis.
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Two pro-Palestinian protest marches on their way to the Gaza Strip are being stopped by the authorities in Egypt and Libya. Participants in both countries are being arrested, including three influencers from Tunisia and Algeria. Organisers then make accusations.
HOORAY FOR EGYPT! Egyptian security forces forcibly remove hundreds of pro-Hamas activists allegedly attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza
Blocking the “Global March to Gaza” at the Rafah border crossing, Egyptian authorities detained participants from over forty countries, citing national security concerns while confiscating passports and deporting activists from France, Canada, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Around four thousand people from more than forty countries had coordinated this civil society initiative, planning a […]
Hundreds of Foreign Anti-Israel Activists Try Gaza Stunt—Egypt Doesn't Play Nice
Hundreds of activists from around the world tried to force their way into Gaza but were swiftly arrested and deported by Egypt. The move follows rising tensions after Israel cracked down on similar efforts and warned of regional security risks. Key Facts: Roughly 200 anti-Israel activists from 80 countries were detained and deported by Egyptian authorities on Thursday. Most of the deportees were from Algeria and Morocco; others came from the U.…
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Noticias ao MinutoThe Egyptian authorities are transporting foreign activists from the "Global March for Gaza" group. About 170 activists from different nationalities have already left the country.
The «Global March to Gaza» is stalling: the authorities are stopping protests, Israel is warning of an escalation.
Egyptian authorities violently clash with Western activists, detain and deport marchers en mass
Global March to Gaza announced on Instagram that there had been "unprovoked violence against a peaceful global delegation", including people being "detained, harassed, physically harmed and deported."
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