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Activist Boat Handala Seized Off Gaza Brought to Israel
- On July 27, 2025, Israeli forces intercepted the activist boat Handala carrying 21 international civilians in international waters near Gaza and towed it to Ashdod Port in Israel.
- On July 13, the Handala set sail from Sicily, Italy under the banner of the coalition aiming to challenge Israel's blockade on Gaza, which has been in place since 2007 and has led to a dire humanitarian situation.
- The boat carried humanitarian aid including baby formula, food, and medicine intended for Gaza's population, and the crew consisted of activists, lawyers, parliamentarians, and journalists from 10 countries.
- The ship was intercepted by Israeli forces roughly 40 nautical miles offshore from Gaza just before midnight, with communications being cut and the vessel boarded forcefully, leading to the detention of 21 individuals, including two French lawmakers and two journalists from Al-Jazeera.
- This seizure marks the third violent interception of Freedom Flotilla missions this year, highlighting ongoing international concern about Israel's blockade amid rising hunger and famine in Gaza, and prompting calls for governments to act.
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The humanitarian ship Handala, which was en route to Gaza, was raided and seized by Israeli soldiers on Saturday evening - just like its predecessor, the ship Madleen, which carried Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. This time too, the 21-member crew, including activists, actors, journalists and European politicians, used the ship to try to break through the Israeli naval blockade and deliver baby formula, food and other aid to Gaza. The Israeli a…
Israeli forces storm Gaza-bound aid ship Handala in international waters
NewsFeedIsraeli soldiers have raided the Freedom Flotilla ship, Handala, carrying aid for Gaza in international waters. The husband of onboard activist Huwaida Arraf, who urged Israeli forces to stand down, spoke to Al Jazeera while the ship was being seized. He explained their goal, motivated by the lessons of the Holocaust, is to alleviate the starvation of civilians.Published On 27 Jul 202527 Jul 2025 Article Attribution | Read More at Articl…
The ship wanted to deliver relief supplies and draw attention to Israel's hunger war. Meanwhile, Tel Aviv announced air litters of food and daily ceasefires – UNRWA chief speaks of »grotesque distraction«.
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