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Israel Seizes Gaza Aid Flotilla, Transfers 430 Activists

Israeli forces intercepted and seized a "flotilla for Gaza" carrying aid and approximately 430 activists. The activists, including Irish, Canadian, and Korean nationals, were subsequently transferred to Israel.

19 May, 07:33 — 20 May, 05:19
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1d ago

US imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers amid Israeli crackdown

Rights advocate accuses Washington of using 'terrorism label' to shut down Palestine activism internationally.

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cbcHigh1d ago

Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza aid flotilla vessels, video shows

Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organizers. But Israel said no live ammunition was used and there were no casualties.

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SCMPMostly Factual1d ago

Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza flotilla, all boats intercepted, group says

Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organisers, but Israel said no live ammunition was used ‌and there were no casualties. The flotilla was making a renewed attempt to deliver aid to Gaza after earlier missions were intercepted by Israel in international waters. Video from the flotilla’s live stream showed soldiers firing shots at two of the boats. The type of ammunition fired was not...

By Reuters

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straits-timesMostly Factual1d ago

Israel says 430 Gaza flotilla activists being transferred to Israel - The Straits Times

Israel says 430 Gaza flotilla activists being transferred to Israel  The Straits Times

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DawnMostly Factual1d ago

Foreign ministry spokesman says 430 Gaza flotilla activists being transferred to Israel

Israeli authorities said that 430 activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla were en route to Israel, after their vessels were intercepted at sea. Sailing from Turkiye last week, the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels are the latest in a string of attempts by activists to breach Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian territory, with the last convoy intercepted by Israeli forces last month. “Another PR flotilla has come to an end. All 430 activists have been transferred to Israeli vessels and are mak...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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irish-independent1d ago

Husband of Sligo GP Margaret Connolly fears for her safety after Israeli forces seize Gaza aid boat

By Paul Deering

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual1d ago

Israeli forces seize another aid flotilla carrying Korean activists: civic group

Israeli forces have seized another humanitarian aid flotilla, carrying two activists from a South Korean civic group, headed for the Gaza Strip, the group said Wednesday. The Lina Al Nabulsi, carrying South Korean activist Kim Ah-hyun and Korean American activist Jonathan Victor Lee, was confirmed to have been intercepted by the Israeli military in waters near the Gaza Strip at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Korean Flotilla for a Free Palestine. The capture comes after Israeli forces seiz

By The Korea Herald

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual1d ago

Foreign Ministry denies claims of strikes against Gaza-bound flotilla

The Foreign Ministry clarified that videos showing soldiers firing shots at the boats were "non-lethal means" employed towards the vessels, adding that no protesters were injured in the incident.

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sbs-newsMostly Factual2d ago

Families 'terrified' for Australians on Gaza flotilla detained by Israel

The wellbeing of 11 Australian activists is unknown after their Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted overnight.

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual1d ago

(LEAD) Israeli forces seize another aid flotilla carrying Korean activists: civic group - Yonhap News Agency

(LEAD) Israeli forces seize another aid flotilla carrying Korean activists: civic group  Yonhap News Agency

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express-tribuneMostly Factual1d ago

Israeli forces fire shots at Gaza flotilla

48 boats intercepted, group says

By Reuters

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malay-mailMixed1d ago

SNCC confirms all 10 Gaza flotilla vessels intercepted by Israeli forces

PUTRAJAYA, May 20 — The Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC) has confirmed that all 10 vessels involved in the Gl...

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sbs-news19 May, 07:33First to report

Families 'terrified' for Australians on Gaza flotilla detained by Israel

10h later
index-hr19 May, 17:12

Flotila za Gazu: Izrael je preuzeo sve naše brodove

Al Jazeera19 May, 17:36

US imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers amid Israeli crackdown

cbc19 May, 17:49

Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza aid flotilla vessels, video shows

naftemporiki19 May, 18:20

Ιταλία σε Ισραήλ:  Να εξακριβωθεί άμεσα, αν υπήρξε χρήση βίας κατά των πολιτών που επέβαιναν στον στολίσκο για την Γάζα

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express-tribune19 May, 21:07

Israeli forces fire shots at Gaza flotilla

hotnews19 May, 21:10

Comandouri navale israeliene au deschis focul asupra flotilei Global Sumud, cu ajutoare pentru Gaza, susțin organizatorii. Ce arată imaginile

publico19 May, 21:26

Israel intercepta último barco de frota humanitária para Gaza, soldados efectuaram disparos

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la-repubblica19 May, 23:00

Israele spara sulla Flotilla in acque internazionali. Tra i fermati 29 italiani

observador19 May, 23:02

EUA sancionam organizadores da Flotilha Global Sumud

SCMP19 May, 23:48

Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza flotilla, all boats intercepted, group says

1h later
jerusalem-post20 May, 00:51

Foreign Ministry denies claims of strikes against Gaza-bound flotilla

malay-mail20 May, 00:58

SNCC confirms all 10 Gaza flotilla vessels intercepted by Israeli forces

Korea Herald20 May, 01:21

Israeli forces seize another aid flotilla carrying Korean activists: civic group

2h later
yonhap-english20 May, 03:04

(LEAD) Israeli forces seize another aid flotilla carrying Korean activists: civic group - Yonhap News Agency

ruv20 May, 03:36

Írar og Kanadamenn í haldi Ísraela

irish-independent20 May, 04:00

Husband of Sligo GP Margaret Connolly fears for her safety after Israeli forces seize Gaza aid boat

de-volkskrant20 May, 04:00

Opnieuw blijft de regering stil nu de Flotilla voor Gaza geënterd is door Israël

straits-times20 May, 04:35

Israel says 430 Gaza flotilla activists being transferred to Israel - The Straits Times

newsbeast20 May, 05:18

Τα 430 μέλη νέου «στολίσκου για τη Γάζα» οδηγούνται στο Ισραήλ

Dawn20 May, 05:19

Foreign ministry spokesman says 430 Gaza flotilla activists being transferred to Israel

iefimerida20 May, 05:24

Στο Ισραήλ τα 430 μέλη του νέου «στολίσκου για τη Γάζα»

le-figaro20 May, 05:26Latest update

Les 430 membres de la nouvelle «flottille pour Gaza» ont été transférés en Israël