What happened with the Gaza aid flotilla?

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Israeli naval forces intercepted a flotilla of over 40 boats carrying humanitarian aid and activists, including Greta Thunberg, aiming to break the Gaza blockade. Around 450-500 activists were detained and face deportation. The incident sparked global protests, with some demonstrations turning violent. Activists claim Israeli vessels damaged communication systems and performed dangerous maneuvers. One boat reportedly evaded the blockade, but contact was lost.

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Israel's interception of Gaza aid flotilla prompts protests

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Israeli soldiers intercepted and boarded the last boat of a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. 9s
Around 470 activists were detained by Israel and are likely to be deported. 22s
Protests erupted in cities such as Barcelona, Geneva, and across Italy and Brazil in response to the interception. 57s
Demonstrators demanded the release of the detained activists and condemned Israel's actions. 1m 17s
A general strike was called by unions in Italy, with some protests involving vandalism and violence. 2m 1s

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Israel's interception of Gaza aid flotilla prompts protests

DW News

2 hours ago

Israel's interception of Gaza aid flotilla prompts protests

Israeli soldiers boarded the last boat of the flotilla, detained the crew and about 470 activists, and cut the live signal.

Europe-wide protests erupt after Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla

Euronews

10 hours ago

Europe-wide protests erupt after Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla

Israel's interception of the flotilla led to widespread protests across Europe and globally, with demands for activist release and criticism of the blockade.

What happens to Gaza flotilla activists who are detained by Israel?

Reuters

16 hours ago

What happens to Gaza flotilla activists who are detained by Israel?

Detained activists are processed as immigration cases, often deported or banned from Israel; some may face longer detention at Ktseot prison.

Ramaphosa urges Israel to free detained South Africans

Africanews

1 day ago

Ramaphosa urges Israel to free detained South Africans

Israeli Navy intercepted almost all 40 boats, detaining international activists, including South Africans; one boat reportedly entered Palestinian waters but lost contact.

Protests as Israel intercepts dozens of Gaza-bound aid boats

Reuters

1 day ago

Protests as Israel intercepts dozens of Gaza-bound aid boats

Israeli forces seized dozens of boats and activists, including Greta Thunberg, and began deportation procedures, sparking global protests.

Thunberg safe as Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, ministry says

Euronews

2 days ago

Thunberg safe as Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, ministry says

Israel began intercepting the flotilla late at night, warning activists, including Greta Thunberg, to avoid the combat zone.

Activists claim Israeli vessel approached, disrupted Gaza flotilla

Euronews

2 days ago

Activists claim Israeli vessel approached, disrupted Gaza flotilla

Activists reported unidentified vessels, allegedly Israeli, attacked and damaged flotilla boats' communication systems.

What happened with the Gaza aid flotilla?

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