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middleeasteye.networld18 hrs agoUpdated
Israeli Court Extends Detention of Two Flotilla Detainees on Security Charges 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…
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IDF Spokesperson's Unit photographer / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)world6 days agoUpdated
Israeli Navy Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla Near Crete, Detains 175 Activists
Israeli forces intercepted 22 boats from a humanitarian flotilla in international waters near Crete, detaining about 175 activists. Organizers called the action piracy, while Israel described it as a necessary measure to enforce its blockade. Greece coordinated with Israel for th…
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