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Rights Group Says Israel Deporting Six Gaza Aid Boat Activists

An Israeli NGO representing activists detained aboard a boat attempting to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza said Thursday that six were being deported, including two who were already on planes. "After more than 72 hours in Israeli custody following the unlawful interception of the Madleen Freedom Flotilla in international waters... six volunteers ...

Israel to Expel French Nationals on Gaza Aid Boat by End of Week

Israel is to expel by the end of the week four French nationals held after security forces intercepted their Gaza-bound aid boat, France's foreign minister said Wednesday, as an Israeli NGO said one of the French campaigners was briefly put in solitary confinement. The announcement came as France's prime minister accused activists aboard ...

Israel Deports Greta Thunberg after Intercepting Gaza-Bound Aid Boat

Israel deported campaigner Greta Thunberg on a flight to Sweden via France on Tuesday after detaining her along with other activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid boat. Of the 12 activists on board the Madleen, which was carrying food and supplies for Gaza, four, including Thunberg, agreed to be deported, the rights group that legally represents some ...

Gaza-Bound Aid Boat Intercepted by Israel Reaches Ashdod Port

A Gaza-bound aid boat reached Israel's Ashdod port on Monday after being intercepted by Israeli forces, preventing the dozen activists on board, including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg, from reaching the blockaded Palestinian territory. An AFP photographer said that the Madleen, which organizers said was intercepted in international ...