Israel begins deporting Gaza aid flotilla activists amid global outcry
Summary
Israel has started deporting hundreds of activists captured after intercepting a Gaza aid flotilla. The activists, from many countries, were taken to Israeli airports before being sent home amid international criticism.Key Facts
- About 430 activists were taken by Israeli forces after stopping more than 50 boats heading to Gaza.
- Most activists are being sent from Ramon Airport, with others from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
- Ten foreign ministers, including those from Spain, Brazil, and India, condemned the Israeli actions as violations of international law.
- Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video mocking the detained activists, which caused further outcry.
- Countries like France, Canada, Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands summoned Israeli ambassadors to protest the treatment of activists.
- Turkiye is organizing flights to take its citizens and others, such as Spanish nationals, back home.
- Jordan reported two of its citizens have already returned via the southern Israeli crossing.
- Israel’s quick deportations are seen as an effort to reduce international criticism, especially after the video posted by Ben-Gvir.
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