A humanitarian flotilla attempting to challenge the Gaza blockade is now reportedly surrounded by israeli naval forces in international waters, with three New Zealanders among those onboard. The confrontation risks becoming another explosive international incident tied to the war on Gaza.
Global Sumud Flotilla organisers say Israel is repeating the same propaganda tactics used before the deadly Mavi Marmara raid.
The Global Sumud Flotilla says global pressure helped force movement on Saif and Thiago’s release, but warns detention is not freedom.
The Global Sumud Flotilla says governments can no longer hide behind statements while activists are detained, abused and abducted in international waters.
A New Zealander came home from the Gaza flotilla with a story Wellington would rather not hear: guns, beatings, threats — and silence from our leaders.
A humanitarian flotilla has been boarded at sea, now the pressure is on New Zealand to decide where it stands.
Were Kiwis “caught up,” or illegally detained at sea? RNZ’s wording is now part of the story.
A humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza has been intercepted at sea, and the world is once again forced to decide if international law means anything.
AUGUSTA, ITALY –The Global Sumud Flotilla confirms that 56 vessels have officially departed from Porto Xiphonio in Augusta this afternoon,…