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Israel Moves to Deport Gaza Flotilla Activists: Voices of Peace Detained at Sea

Israel Moves to Deport Gaza Flotilla Activists: Voices of Peace Detained at Sea

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GAZA, July 28 — In a move that has stirred international concern, Israel is now working to deport 21 pro-Palestinian activists after their Gaza-bound humanitarian boat, Handala, was intercepted by the Israeli navy in international waters late Saturday. The activists, hailing from 10 different countries, had set sail as part of a peaceful mission to […]

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Israel Intercepts Pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla in International Waters; Activists Livestream Raid

Israel Intercepts Pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla in International Waters; Activists Livestream Raid

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JERUSALEM, July 27 —Israeli naval forces boarded the vessel Handala, operated by the pro-Palestinian group Freedom Flotilla Coalition, as it sailed through international waters towards Gaza yesterday. The moment was livestreamed by activists on board, showing them peacefully resisting by raising their hands and singing the Italian resistance song Bella Ciao. According to Israel’s foreign […]

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