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Staten Island Activist Part of Gaza Flotilla Detained by Israel, Says Twin Sister

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- St. George Resident Omnia Hegazy knew on Aug. 25, when her twin sister and bandmate, Leila, left to become part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, there were risks involved.

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NZ Herald

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Israel blockade sparks global protests over Gaza aid flotilla

Protesters around the world today railed at Israel’s interception of a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza’s besieged Palestinians, urging greater sanctions in...

4 hours ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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Foreign Policy

Center

Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla

Hundreds of activists, including Greta Thunberg, face deportation to Europe.

8 hours ago·United States

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Staten Island Advance

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Staten Island activist part of Gaza flotilla detained by Israel, says twin sister

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- St. George Resident Omnia Hegazy knew on Aug. 25, when her twin sister and bandmate, Leila, left to become part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, there were risks involved.

8 hours ago·Richmond County, United States

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The Seattle Times

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WA resident part of Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted by Israel

Jas Ikeda, 32, of Washington state, was among those in the flotilla. Her friend said Ikeda knew the risks going into the voyage but said it was worth it.

12 hours ago·Seattle, United States

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