Six Canadians detained by Israel off coast of Cyprus: flotilla organizer
Organizers said 6 Canadians were detained as Israeli troops boarded more than 50 vessels in the flotilla’s bid to break the Gaza blockade.
- On Monday, the Israeli military intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla off the coast of Cyprus, detaining six Canadians among activists attempting to break the Gaza blockade.
- Israel has maintained a blockade of Gaza for 18 years to prevent Hamas from smuggling weapons, though critics characterize the restriction as collective punishment.
- Boarding the vessels 250 nautical miles from Gaza, Israeli forces intercepted the boats in daylight; activist Shahid Sadabad reported the Canadian contingent planned a hunger strike if detained.
- The Israeli Foreign Ministry labeled the mission a "provocation for the sake of provocation," while Global Affairs Canada acknowledged the request for comment but has not yet provided a response.
- Forces previously detained 175 activists near Crete during an April 30 operation, demonstrating the ongoing pattern of maritime interceptions blocking humanitarian aid missions to Gaza.
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Canadians say they saw beatings, felt helpless as Israel intercepted Gaza flotilla
As an unmarked speedboat approached the ship that had been her home for two weeks, Luiza Ravalli heard a voice over a loudspeaker issue an ominous command: "Turn back or you'll be boarded.”
Ship to which "the captains, crew and participants were taken after detention is slowly sailing towards the port of Ashdod." The forecast is that the ship will dock this Tuesday.
11 Australians Reportedly Detained by Israel During Gaza Aid Flotilla
Eleven Australians are believed to be among a group of international activists detained while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla. The convoy, made up of more than 50 boats from multiple countries, was carrying food, medicine and other supplies in an effort to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. Part of the convoy was intercepted by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) while sailing off the coast of …
Global Movement to Gaza Mexico reported who are the three Mexicans detained by Israel during the Sumud Flotilla operation, and made an urgent call for them to be released; their names are: Violeta NúñezSol González Paulina del CastilloAccording to the movement, the only “crime” of Mexican women was to defend human rights and try to break Israel's siege to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. Israel detains three Mexicans from the Sumud Flotilla; acti…
Almost all Canadian activists who were part of a fleet on their way to Gaza to break Israel's naval blockade on Palestinian territory were detained, the organizers said on Monday.
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