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Israel again intercepts Gaza-bound ship carrying activists and humanitarian aid
- Earlier this month, Israeli forces intercepted the Handala flotilla in international waters about forty nautical miles from Gaza, detaining 21 civilians.
- During June, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s Madleen ship was seized by Israeli forces, marking the second blocked aid mission in recent months, as the coalition said.
- On Sunday, the Handala flotilla ship was violently intercepted by the Israeli military in international waters about forty nautical miles from Gaza, with communication cut shortly after boarding.
- Adalah lawyers were barred from meeting the detained activists, who signed documents admitting offenses before Israeli courts and were held under immigration law at Ashdod port.
- The Gaza government warns that without formula milk and supplements, over 100,000 children could die, as conditions have worsened in recent weeks.
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Israeli Interception of Aid Ship Bound for Gaza is “Piracy,” Activist Says
For the second time in as many months, Israel has raided a civilian ship in international waters to stop it from reaching Gaza to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid. The Handala was sailing toward the besieged Palestinian territory with baby formula, diapers, food and medicine on board when Israeli forces boarded it on Saturday and detained 21 crew and passengers. “Their blockade is… Source
Germany and Jordan are setting up an airlift for humanitarian aid to Gaza, supporting France and Great Britain.
Antonio Mazzeo, activist and journalist engaged in the Palestinian cause, returned to Italy on a scheduled flight from Tel Aviv after being blocked together with other activists while on board the Handala boat of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. Yesterday Mazzeo had recorded a video appeal asking the Italian authorities to intervene quickly for his release.
Israel detains 21 international activists following interception of Gaza-bound aid vessel
The Israeli military on Sunday intercepted a civilian vessel, detaining 21 international activists and journalists who were aiming to break the naval blockade of Gaza by Israel. In a statement, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, an international grassroots network of human rights and civil society organizations, declared that its vessel Handala was “violently intercepted” by the Israeli military, seizing all cargo, including essential food, medical…
Israel Maintains Tactical Pause in Gaza to Boost Humanitarian Aid Delivery
Israel on July 28 maintained a tactical pause on military operations in parts of the Gaza Strip to allow for the increased delivery of humanitarian aid. The pause, which began on July 27, will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time every day, until further notice. It will apply to areas where the IDF is not currently engaged in operations, including Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City, the military said. Designated secure routes for …
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