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"On June 9, the
Madleen, a UK-flagged civilian ship carrying humanitarian aid
to Gaza, was stopped by Israeli forces in international waters, about 200
kilometres off the coast.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition had organised the voyage, setting sail from
Sicily on June 1. The vessel’s 12 passengers included climate activist Greta
Thunberg, European Parliament member Rima Hassan, two French journalists and
several other activists from around the world.
The Israeli military boarded the ship and diverted it to the Israeli port of
Ashdod. The aid it carried — baby formula, food, medical supplies, water
desalination kits — was confiscated. All passengers were detained and now face
deportation.
This interception has sparked international condemnation. Importantly, it also
raises questions about whether Israel’s actions comply with international law."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
