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Sailing to break the siege on Gaza

Sailing to break the siege on Gaza

Summary

On June 1, twelve people, including a journalist from Al Jazeera, sailed to break Gaza's blockade. Israeli forces seized their boat, and the people on board described facing pressure while in detention.

Key Facts

  • Twelve people sailed on a boat called the Madleen on June 1.
  • The group's goal was to break the blockade around Gaza.
  • Omar Faiad, a journalist from Al Jazeera, was among the passengers.
  • Israeli forces stopped and took control of the boat.
  • The people on board experienced stress while being held by authorities.

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