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Flow Festival and activist groups have reached an agreement, leading to the cancellation of a planned boycott against the festival. The festival has committed to avoiding Israeli hybrid influence, satisfying the activists' demands.
French prosecutors have launched a 'war crimes' investigation into Israel's treatment of French nationals aboard a Gaza flotilla. The probe will examine allegations of torture and mistreatment of activists during the incident.
Several Arab-Islamic states, including Pakistan and Türkiye, have condemned Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his actions against Gaza aid flotilla activists. France has also banned Ben-Gvir from entering the country, citing his 'reprehensible' and 'unspeakable' behavior towards the detained activists, some of whom have since returned to their home countries.
Hundreds of activists from the Gaza flotilla have been deported by Israel, with many alleging violence, psychological torture, and denial of food and water during their detention. International backlash has prompted some countries to investigate claims of abuse.
Israeli authorities intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, detaining over 400 activists. Reports from human rights groups and detainees allege severe mistreatment, including violence and sexual abuse at Ashdod Port, sparking widespread international condemnation and outrage.
Israeli naval forces intercepted a Gaza aid flotilla in international waters off Crete, leading to the detention of activists and injuries to some participants. The incident drew condemnation from several countries, with activists later taken to Crete or Istanbul.
A top diplomat has stated that there is no consensus among EU members to impose sanctions against Israel's Itamar Ben-Gvir, despite his actions of taunting Gaza activists.
Activists from a Gaza land convoy were detained and reportedly roughed up by Libyan forces at a checkpoint in Sirte, with some expected to return to Italy.
Activists from the Gaza flotilla accused Israeli forces of abuse during their detention, while Spanish police were filmed beating returning activists at Bilbao airport, prompting an investigation. Separately, France banned Israeli minister Ben-Gvir from entering the country over the treatment of the detained activists.
Hundreds of activists from the Gaza Flotilla were released and deported by Israel, with many returning to their home countries and recounting their experiences during detention. The deportations sparked international criticism.
Members of the 'March to Gaza Greece' organization staged a surprise protest on a pedestrian bridge over Kifissos Avenue, using smoke bombs and displaying a giant banner to draw attention to arrested activists.
Palestinian activists are calling for protests against Hamas in Gaza, asserting that 'Hamas is finished' and encouraging residents to join demonstrations planned for late June.
Three Norwegian activists, who had been involved in Palestine-related activities in Gaza, have returned to Norway and landed at Gardermoen airport.
French activists who were expelled by Israel after traveling to Gaza have now arrived back in their home country.
An Israeli minister is facing widespread international condemnation and calls for sanctions after sharing a video humiliating foreign activists from a Gaza flotilla. The activists, including a Danish national, were subsequently deported from Israel.
Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to reach Gaza, detaining numerous international activists, including the sister of Ireland's president. The incident sparked international calls for their release and protests.