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Boat to Gaza intercepted by Israel, passengers to be sent home
- Early Monday morning, the Madleen vessel transporting humanitarian relief to Gaza was stopped by Israeli authorities as it neared the enclave’s coastline.
- The ship attempted to deliver aid amid a strict siege on Gaza since March 2, which has caused severe starvation.
- The intercepted crew, including twelve volunteers of various nationalities, were taken to Ashdod port and faced a military screening of Hamas attack footage.
- Turkey condemned Israel's refusal to dock the ship as a "heinous act" threatening maritime security, while French lawmakers called the interception a "clear violation of international law."
- The European Commission and Amnesty International demand immediate aid access, the release of detainees, and stress continued diplomatic efforts amid ongoing tensions.
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The pro-Palestinian activists aboard the Madleen sailboat, intercepted by Israel while attempting to reach the Gaza Strip, were taken to Tel Aviv Airport for repatriation, said the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement issued on Tuesday, 10 June. "Those who refuse to sign the documents of expulsion and leave Israel will be brought before a judicial authority, in accordance with Israeli law." The press release also states that they m…
Israel will deport 12 activists who were intercepted by the military while trying to deliver a symbolic amount of aid to Gaza on the Madleen sailing ship, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said. The activists have already arrived at Ben Gurion Airport, and some could leave the country within hours.
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The activists who were on board the intercepted "Madeleen" must leave Israel. Greta Thunberg and eleven other people were taken to Ben Gurion Airport.
Israel assigns Greta Thunberg and the other eleven operatives of the intercepted Gaza solidarity ship. On Tuesday, the operatives of the Gaza ship will leave Israel by plane.
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