US EditionGaza Flotilla: Canada Demands Israel Release 6 Canadians, Including Montreal Doctor
- Six Canadians have been detained by Israel while attempting to reach Gaza, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand.
- Anand urged the detained Canadians to accept consular assistance to facilitate their return home.
- Anand noted that some Canadians do not accept consular help, which can assist with the process.
- An advocacy group named Palestine Action YYT confirmed that three activists from Newfoundland and Labrador were among those detained.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Anand says consular officers can help as Israel detains more Canadians from flotilla
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Ottawa argued for a "rapid release" of the six Canadians arrested after the "Conscience" boat was intercepted.
Nimâ Machouf refuses to remain indifferent to the pains of the Palestinian people despite his fear of the Israeli forces. The Press met with the activist less than 24 hours before her arrest off Gaza. The Quebec woman was aboard a ship participating in one of the three flotillas in an attempt to break the blockade imposed by the Hebrew state on Palestinian territory.
Solidarity rally to call for release of Cree/Dene land defender Mskwaasin Agnew and all others detained from Gaza flotilla - Peace Brigades International-Canada
Photo: Mskwaasin Agnew. CBC News reports: “The Israeli military intercepted a nine-boat flotilla trying to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza early Wednesday [October 8] in the Mediterranean Sea and detained [the 150] activists on board, including six Canadians, the flotilla organizers and the Israeli Foreign Ministry said.” Those six are: Mskwaasin Agnew, Devoney Ellis,
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