US EditionMacron Calls Gaza Humanitarian Blockade a 'Scandal'
- On Monday, June 2, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Israel's ongoing humanitarian blockade on Gaza and called it a "scandal" while urging aid route reopening and a ceasefire.
- This condemnation followed Israel's interception the same day of the Madleen aid ship carrying 12 international activists, including Greta Thunberg and six French nationals, en route to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid.
- Israeli drones encircled the Madleen around 3:00 am, sprayed it with a white paint-like substance, and Israeli commandos seized it about 100 nautical miles from Gaza before towing it to Ashdod port.
- Macron demanded the immediate release and return of the detained French nationals, labeling the blockade "shameful" and stating France remains vigilant and stands by its nationals when in danger.
- The interception intensified protests across France and highlighted the persistent humanitarian struggle in Gaza amid a blockade since March, with ongoing calls for a truce and unimpeded aid access.
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Macron calls for release of Gaza activists as thousands demonstrate
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Israel to quickly free activists, including Greta Thunberg, on a boat that was seized on Monday as it headed for Gaza in an operation that sparked angry protests in several European cities.
The "Madleen" sailboat was intended to reach the Gaza Strip with help, but was intercepted by the Israeli navy and diverted to the port of Ashdod
'A disgrace, outrageous': Macron hits out at Israel for Gaza blockade of aid
Macron has strongly criticised Israel’s blockade of Gaza, calling it “a disgrace” and “outrageous”, while urging an immediate ceasefire and the release of detained activists, including Greta Thunberg.
Macron calls Gaza humanitarian blockade a 'scandal'
Macron claimed that the humanitarian blockade was 'shameful' and urged the immediate liberation of French nationals who had joined Greta Thunberg and other activists on a boat headed to Gaza, which was then stopped by Israel. The French government called on Israel to ensure the 'protection' of the activists.
The French president slammed the humanitarian blockade on Gaza. Emmanuel Macron called for international aid to enter. He also called for the French militants intercepted by Israel to be protected. - "A shame" and "a scandal": Emmanuel Macron denounces the humanitarian blockade on Gaza (International).
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