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Mamdani Condemns Israel for Intercepting Latest Gaza Flotilla

Mamdani said Israeli forces unlawfully detained more than 175 activists and is working with partners to confirm the status of several New Yorkers.

  • The Israel Navy intercepted over 20 ships from the Gaza-bound flotilla on Wednesday night after departure from Crete, detaining 175 activists aboard.
  • New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the interception as a "violation of international law," noting his team is in contact with federal partners regarding detained New Yorkers.
  • In a Thursday statement, the State Department condemned the Global Sumud Flotilla as a "pro-Hamas initiative and a baseless, counterproductive effort to undermine President Trump's Peace Plan."
  • Officials explained the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad organized the flotilla, with its founder having "publicly expressed support for the Iranian regime and its terror proxies, including Hamas and Hezbollah.
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