US EditionIsrael Seizes New Gaza-Bound Flotilla in International Waters, Plans Rapid Deportations
The nine-vessel flotilla carrying over $110,000 in medical and nutritional aid was stopped 120 nautical miles from Gaza, with 145 activists detained and set for deportation.
- Israeli forces intercepted three aid boats, Gaza Sunbirds, and Anas Al-Sharif, on October 8, about 220 kilometers off the coast of Gaza, as part of a campaign against ships attempting humanitarian aid delivery.
- The intercepted vessels were carrying €100,000 worth of supplies for Gaza's hospitals, and included two residents from Malaga, Spain.
- Coalition representatives stated the activists' whereabouts are unknown, but they expect deportations to occur soon.
- David Heap, a committee member of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, criticized the interception, claiming it violates international law and demands the activists' immediate release.
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Jewish freelance journalist Emily Wilder is detained as Israeli military intercepts Gaza aid flotilla
(JTA) — Jewish freelance journalist Emily Wilder, reporting for Jewish Currents, a progressive Jewish publication, was detained by the Israeli military on Monday while covering an aid flotilla bound for Gaza. Wilder set sail from Italy last week aboard The Conscious, one of dozens of boats that aimed to reach Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave. But that effort was cut short when Wilder, along with the other journalists and…
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Former Press Democrat reporter detained by Israeli military aboard Gaza aid flotilla
Emily Wilder, who worked at The Press Democrat from 2020 to 2022, was among roughly 90 journalists and medics aboard a ship intercepted in international waters, Congressman Jimmy Gomez said.
Early on Wednesday, Israel intercepted the nine boats of a new fleet for Gaza with 27 French nationals. The 145 members of the fleet were reportedly placed in Gaza.
Israeli Navy Seizes Gaza-Bound Flotilla, Detains 150 Activists — Including Two Israelis
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — At least two Israeli nationals were among activists aboard a “Freedom Flotilla Coalition” vessel that attempted to breach Israel’s naval blockade on Hamas-controlled Gaza, according to the group’s organizers. Israeli Navy forces, including elite Shayetet 13 commandos, intercepted and took control of nine vessels participating in the flotilla. Among them was a […]
Israel halts another Gaza aid flotilla as MEPs demand activists' release
New group of vessels intercepted in international waters while at least seven people from previous flotilla still held A Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla aimed at breaking Israel's naval blockade has been intercepted by the Israeli military, days after the detention of activists on an earlier flotilla led to international outrage and widespread protests. Nine sailing vessels flying Italian and French flags and a motor ship registered in Timor-Le…
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