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Israel says detained Gaza aid flotilla activists to be taken to Greece

The Global Sumud Flotilla activists said on Thursday that Israeli soldiers boarded the ships, damaged engines and communications devices in an effort to force them to reverse course.

Europe News

Global Sumud Flotilla ready to new mission to Gaza

Around a thousand people will try to reach Gaza as part of a humanitarian mission led by civil society, which Israel has called in the past a “threat” and a “provocation”.

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Flotilla carrying activists and aid for Gaza sets sail from Spain

Organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla say that more than 70 boats and 1,000 people from around the world will participate.

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French MEP Rima Hassan in custody over alleged apology for terrorism

Hassan, who was born stateless in a refugee camp for Palestinians in Syria, is one of France's most vocal pro-Palestine activists and has already had brushes with the law for perceived glorification of terrorism.

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Israeli military intercepts another flotilla en route to Gaza

A new flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted by the Israeli army, days after the detention of high-profile activists on a separate convoy sparked protests in Europe.

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Greta Thunberg deported from Israel after joining Gaza aid flotilla

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived in Greece on Monday after being deported from Israel, alongside dozens of participants from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.

Israel

Greta Thunberg among 171 Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel

Several flotilla activists, who were detained by Israel last week for trying to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, testified about mistreatment by Israeli authorities. Israel denies the accusations.

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Spanish activists arrive home after Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla

Twenty-one activists detained while attempting to reach Gaza by sea arrived in Madrid on Sunday, days after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.

Culture news

Celebrities back Greta Thunberg over reports of Israeli force abuse

The entertainment world has reacted to reports of Greta Thunberg alleging mistreatment after being abducted in international waters and detained in an Israeli prison. Israeli forces have detained crew members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, who attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Europe News

Italian Foreign Ministry calls for deportation of flotilla activists

At least four Italian citizens have been deported from Israel after the Global Sumud Flotilla's boats were intercepted by Israeli authorities.

Travel News

Strikes in Italy: Travellers warned of delays and demonstrations

A demonstration likely to draw tens of thousands is also planned in Rome on 4 October.

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Protesters in Lisbon and Spain rally in support of Gaza flotilla

Hundreds of demonstrators rallied in Lisbon on Thursday in solidarity with Palestinians and in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted by Israeli forces.

World News

Europe-wide protests erupt after Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla

Widespread protests, which erupted late on Wednesday after the news broke out of Israel's interception of the Gaza aid flotilla, continued into Thursday.

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Thousands protest in Italian cities after Israel intercepts Gaza-bound

Thousands of people filled the streets of Rome, Naples and Turin on Wednesday to protest against Israel’s interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla carrying international activists.

Gaza

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, sparking widespread protests

Israeli forces intercepted almost all 43 ships carrying aid to Gaza, including Greta Thunberg. Activists are safe and will be deported to Europe. Protests erupted globally.

Gaza

Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla, arrest Thunberg and others

"Greta and her friends are safe and healthy," the ministry stated. It reiterated its offer to transfer the aid to Gaza through other channels.