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naturalnews.comU.S. Imposes Sanctions on Gaza Flotilla Organizers
The United States has imposed sanctions on organizers of a Gaza-bound flotilla. The move follows repeated Israeli interceptions of similar vessels over the past two decades.
news.sky.comDozens of Vessels Depart Turkey in Second Gaza Flotilla Attempt
Dozens of vessels left Turkey on Thursday as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla's second attempt to reach Gaza. The effort follows an earlier operation in April when 20 vessels were intercepted by the Israeli Navy in international waters. Ships were tracked south of the departure…
jpost.comIsrael to Release Two Gaza Flotilla Activists for Deportation
Israeli authorities will release Brazilian activist Thiago Avila and Palestinian-Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek from jail on Saturday and transfer them to immigration officials for deportation. The pair were detained after the Israeli Navy intercepted their boats near Crete on…
citizen.co.zaGaza Flotilla Vessels Head to Turkey After Israeli Navy Interception
Some 30 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla are sailing to Turkey following an interception by the Israeli Navy on international waters. Participants plan meetings in Marmaris with representatives from more than 50 countries to develop an updated legal strategy and revised ope…
thehindu.comIsraeli Rights Group Requests Medical Visit for Detained Gaza Flotilla Activist on Hunger Strike
Adalah asked the Israel Prison Service on May 8, 2026 to allow a doctor to visit Saif Abu Keshek, who has refused food and water for more than a week. Abu Keshek, held with Thiago Ávila after their Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted in international waters, is urging prison auth…
theweek.com13 Countries Condemn Israel's Interception of Gaza-Bound Flotilla as Clashes Continue Along Lebanon Border
Foreign ministers from Turkiye, Pakistan, Indonesia and 10 other nations denounced Israel's April 30 interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters off Greece. The coalition demanded the immediate release of detained activists. Separate incidents in southern Le…
rte.ieIsraeli Court Extends Detention of Two Gaza Flotilla Activists Until May 10
An Israeli court extended the detention of Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila by six days until May 10, following their arrest aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla. The two were detained on April 29 after Israeli forces intercepted the vessels in international wa…
citizen.co.zaIsraeli Court Extends Detention of 2 Gaza Flotilla Activists from Spain and Brazil by 2 Days
An Israeli court extended the detention of Spanish and Brazilian activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila until May 5 after their arrest from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. The governments of Spain and Brazil called the detentions illegal in a joint statement. The activists deny ch…
joemygod.comIranian Official Threatens US Forces in Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Conflicts
A former IRGC commander warned that Iran could target US aircraft carriers in the Strait of Hormuz, comparing US forces to pirates. Ongoing diplomacy between the US and Iran continues despite military posturing. Meanwhile, Israeli military actions in Lebanon and the occupied West…
citizen.co.zaSexual Misconduct Allegations Against Freedom Flotilla Senior Leader
A senior leader of a flotilla aiming to deliver aid to Gaza has been accused of sexual misconduct with at least three activists. The allegations emerged during the group's latest voyage, which departed from Barcelona on April 12. The accused individual denied the claims, and a fl…