US EditionThree Activists From Newfoundland Detained by Israeli Military: Advocacy Group
Three Newfoundland activists aboard the Conscience were detained by Israeli forces while trying to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza; the boat carried 145 activists from 30 countries.
- Three Canadian activists from Newfoundland- Sadie Mees, Nikita Stapleton and Devoney Ellis- were detained by the Israeli military while sailing with the Freedom Flotilla toward Gaza.
- The Israeli Foreign Ministry says it offered voluntary deportation to the detained activists, while some allege abuse and torture by Israeli guards.
- Global Affairs Canada confirmed the detentions and says consular officials are in contact with local authorities regarding the release of the Canadians.
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Hogan says Carney government ‘doing everything they can’ to get Newfoundland activists abducted by Israel home
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier John Hogan said Wednesday evening that he has contacted Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office and spoke with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand about the three Newfoundland activists who were taken by Israeli military forces earlier this…
3 Newfoundlanders on board flotilla detained in Israel, Minister Joanne Thompson confirms
Three women from Newfoundland are believed to be among those detained by Israeli forces on Wednesday, part of a flotilla that had sailed toward Gaza in an attempt to break Israel's naval blockade and deliver aid to the region. St. John's MP Joanne Thompson says the federal government is working for their safety and quick release.
Three activists from Newfoundland detained by Israeli military: advocacy group
An advocacy group in Newfoundland and Labrador says three activists from the province were recently detained by the Israeli military while they were part of a flotilla to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip.
A group of activists from Newfoundland and Labrador claimed that three activists in the province had recently been arrested by the Israeli army while accompanying a flotilla to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
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