Israel's arrest of Gaza flotilla activists a 'brazen violation of int'l law,' Mamdani charges
Ugandan academic Mahmood Mamdani accused Israel of committing a 'brazen violation of international law' following the arrest of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza. The incident, which occurred on May 1, 2026, was captured in CCTV footage released by the flotilla group. Meanwhile, the Trump administration criticized the flotilla, labeling it a pro-Hamas effort that undermines its peace plan.
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Israel's arrest of Gaza flotilla activists a 'brazen violation of int'l law,' Mamdani chargesAt the same time, the Trump administration condemned GSF, naming it a “pro-Hamas initiative and a baseless, counterproductive effort to undermine President Trump’s Peace Plan.”CCTV footage from IDF interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, May 1, 2026.(photo credit: GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA/HANDOUT via REUTERS)
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