The absence of Arab activists from the initial phase of the Steadfastness Flotilla, which departed from Barcelona, was due to European participation restrictions, but a significant gathering in Tunisia is now uniting hundreds in support of Gaza. The Maghreb Steadfastness Flotilla initiative, involving activists from multiple Arab nations, aims to break the blockade and deliver humanitarian aid, reflecting a strong global solidarity movement.
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Irish Senator Reports Kidnapping Amid Gaza Flotilla Attack
Israeli naval forces seized a humanitarian aid flotilla en route to the Gaza Strip, detaining 317 activists, including Irish Senator Chris Andrews, who described the mission as non-violent. The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed the operation, stating the detained individuals are being sent to Ashdod for deportation, amidst ongoing tensions related to the Gaza blockade. Want More Context? 🔎
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