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The Israeli military raided the Global Sumud flotilla carrying aid to Gaza and arrested more than 450 people on board.
The flotilla convoy carried around 500 people, including former senator Mushtaq Ahmed, Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg and Nelson Mandela's grandson, Nkosi Zweliweli.
The flotilla's organizers said 42 ships in their convoy were seized by the Israeli navy, while more than 450 people on board were arrested. The Zionist army blocked the ships' communication systems and live video broadcasts.
Organizers said that in the latest operation, Israeli naval forces also seized the Sumud Global Flotilla's ship 'Al-Qatala', and former senator Mushtaq Ahmed was also on board.
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| The Israeli navy is heading towards the port of Ashdod after seizing a ship from the Sumud flotilla—Photo: AP |
According to reports, the ships seized by Israel have arrived at the port of Ashdod, from where the social activists on board will be deported to Europe.
According to the Sumud Global Flotilla, a ship in their convoy, the 'Marinet', is on its way to its destination. Arab journalist Hassan Masoud, who is also part of the Sumud fleet, also claimed on social media that a ship, the 'Makino', had entered Gaza's territorial waters.
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Protests Against Sumud Flotilla Attack
On the other hand, protests against the Sumud flotilla attack continue around the world, including Europe.
Pro-Palestinian protesters are taking to the streets in countries including the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Argentina, Colombia and Yemen.
Traffic was brought to a standstill in several cities during the protests, while protesters also vandalized shops and restaurants in several places.
It should be noted that this flotilla departed from Spain on August 31, but was joined by convoys from other countries along the way.
The Israeli navy began seizing ships approximately 70 nautical miles from Palestinian territorial waters.
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