US EditionGaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception
Israeli forces removed about 175 activists from more than 20 boats, and Greece said 31 were sent for first aid.
- Over 100 pro-Palestinian activists on aid boats heading to Gaza were taken to Crete after Israeli forces seized their vessels in international waters near Greece.
- The incident occurred on Friday, according to flotilla organisers.
- The activists were part of the second Global Sumud flotilla aiming to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza by delivering humanitarian aid.
- The ships had departed from Barcelona, Spain, on April 12.
66 Articles
66 Articles
According to the aid squadron, dozens of those involved have been treated in hospital.
Gaza flotilla activists claim IDF troops ‘violently attacked’ them
After more than 170 anti-Israel activists were released in Greece, some claimed IDF troops beat them ‘very hard’ during their arrest; Israeli officials allegedly said force was likely used when activists resisted arrest
Malay Mail
AlKhaleej TodayGlobal Sumud Flotilla says 31 activists injured during Israeli interception in international waters
ANKARA, May 2 — At least 31 activists were injured during Israel’s interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, Anadolu Ajansi reported according to statements from the group.The Global Sumud Flotilla committee said those injured included activists from multiple countries, among them four each from New Zealand and Australia; three each from Italy and the US; two each from Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, C…
Daily Journal
Gaza activists disperse after flotilla halted by Israel off Crete
Dozens of activists on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces off Crete left their boats on Friday, many taken to hospital on the Greek island while others were flown out.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 34% of the sources lean Left, 34% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
