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Israeli forces seized most of over 40 vessels and detained hundreds of activists in a bid to uphold Gaza blockade, triggering widespread European protests and strikes.
- On 2 October Israeli armed forces had seized the majority of the Global Sumud Flotilla after intercepting over 40 vessels in international waters at around 6pm GMT, detaining hundreds.
- The flotilla was attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, but Israel would not allow its naval blockade to be broken and ordered activists to turn back.
- Among those seized were Greta Thunberg, Ada Colau, an Irish senator, and many political, trade union figures, while Mandla Mandela was also detained.
- Thousands spontaneously flooded Italian streets and blockaded transport hubs in Rome, Naples, Milan, Genoa, Florence and Bologna, while USB and the five million-strong CGIL called a general strike for Friday October 3.
- The flotilla has become a focal point of international solidarity with protests across Turkey, Belgium, Germany, Spain, and France as activists demand boycotts and sanctions while Gaza's death toll exceeds 65,000.
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Israel Has Intercepted the Flotilla: Block Everything! For a Workers’ Boycott and General Strike! - Revolutionary Communists of America
It around 6pm GMT on October 1, Israeli armed forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla of over 40 vessels which had been traveling towards Gaza to break the naval blockade and deliver humanitarian aid. By this morning, October 2, the majority of the boats had been seized by Israel and their occupants, hundreds of people, have been illegally detained, and transported to Israel. Amongst those seized were Greta Thunberg, former Mayor of Barcelo…
ISRAEL HAS INTERCEPTED THE FLOTILLA: BLOCK EVERYTHING! – FOR A WORKERS’ BOYCOTT AND GENERAL STRIKE!
At around 6pm GMT on 1 October, Israeli armed forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla of over 40 vessels which had been travelling towards Gaza to break the naval blockade and deliver humanitarian aid. By this morning, 2 October, the majority of the boats had been seized by Israel and their occupants, hundreds of people, have been illegally detained, and transported to Israel. Amongst those seized were Greta Thunberg, the former mayor of Ba…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday congratulated the Israeli Navy's "soldiers and commanders" who intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels, which, in his words, "repelled a campaign of delegitimization" against Israel.
The worldwide outrage became tangible in the streets of Europe, responding to the news of the Global Flotilla Sumud: an expedition of 40 ships loaded with vital sustenance that was intercepted in international waters by the Israeli army. This blockade, described as “illegal attack” by activists, forced the arrest and deportation of hundreds of crew members of multiple nationalities. Protests intensified, starting in Madrid and overflowing in Mil…
Israel plans to repatriate more than 400 activists on charter flights to London and Madrid next week. More information: Israel intercepts the Flotilla and says "Hamas provocation is over" but two ships continue sailing to Gaza
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