Six Canadians among activists detained after Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla near Cyprus
Six Canadians were detained by Israel after their boats were intercepted while attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla, which included around 500 activists, aimed to draw attention to the conditions faced by Palestinians. The Israeli military conducted the interception in broad daylight, marking a shift from previous operations that occurred at night.
- ▪Six Canadians are among the activists detained by Israel after its military intercepted boats off the coast of Cyprus.
- ▪The Global Sumud Flotilla included 12 Canadians and aimed to draw attention to the conditions for Palestinians in Gaza.
- ▪Israel has maintained a blockade over Gaza since Hamas took control in 2007, citing security concerns.
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Open this photo in gallery:This grab from CCTV footage shows activists aboard a flotilla boat with their hands in the air as a boat approaches one of more than 50 vessels in international waters, Monday.Global Sumud Flotilla/via The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountSix Canadians are among the activists detained by Israel after its military intercepted boats off the coast of Cyprus that were part of a mission aiming to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza, Canadian flotilla organizers said Monday.The Global Sumud Flotilla said five of its Canadian members and one from the Freedom Flotilla that is part of the same mission have been detained in an ongoing interception 463 kilometres from the shores of Gaza.
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