At least 87 Gaza aid flotilla activists abducted by Israel on hunger strike
Summary
Israeli forces stopped the last boat of an aid flotilla heading to Gaza and took at least 87 activists captive, who have now started a hunger strike. The activists say they are protesting their capture and supporting more than 9,500 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.Key Facts
- Israeli forces intercepted the last aid boat bound for Gaza and detained 87 activists.
- These activists began a hunger strike to protest their detention and support Palestinian prisoners.
- The flotilla started with over 50 boats from Turkey, aiming to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza.
- Israeli officials confirmed bringing about 430 activists to Israel for consular meetings.
- The interceptions happened in international waters near Cyprus, with reports of rubber bullets fired.
- Detainees include citizens from countries like Indonesia, Ireland, Turkey, Spain, and more.
- Many countries condemned Israel’s actions as violations of international law.
- The U.S. imposed sanctions on four activists, accusing them of supporting Hamas without proof.
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