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Most Gaza flotilla activists disembark in Greece, Israel brings two ringleaders in for questioning
Two of the activists, Saif Abu Keshek, suspected of affiliation with a terrorist organization, and Thiago Ávila, suspected of illegal activity, brought to Israel for questioning.
However, two of the activists, Saif Abu Keshek, suspected of affiliation with a terrorist organization, and Thiago Ávila, suspected of illegal activity, will be brought to Israel for questioning.
It further affirmed that all humanitarian activity in the Gaza Strip is being managed by the Gazan Board of Peace, calling GSF a “Hamas-led flotilla” that is nothing more than “another provocation designed to divert attention from Hamas’s refusal to disarm, and to serve the PR interests of professional provocateurs.”
“Israel will not allow the breach of the lawful naval blockade on Gaza.”
Trump admin. calls flotilla a political stunt, pro-Hamas initiative
The Trump administration used a similar sentiment when condemning GSF in a statement from the State Department, naming the flotilla a “pro-Hamas initiative and a baseless, counterproductive effort to undermine President Trump’s Peace Plan."
The State Department explained that GSF was organized by the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad, specially designated as a terrorist organization in January for operating at Hamas’s behest, and that its founder has in the past “publicly expressed support for the Iranian regime and its terror proxies, including Hamas and Hezbollah.”
Further, the State Department urged its allies and those participating in US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace deal to take action against “this meaningless political stunt by denying port access, docking, departure, and refueling to vessels participating in the flotilla."
Allies should also “deny berthing to vessels reasonably suspected of enabling terrorism or presenting security concerns.”
It slammed GSF for abusing “mechanisms designed to ensure humanitarian assistance is received by civilians.”
“The United States will explore using available tools to impose consequences on those who provide support to this pro-Hamas flotilla and support our allies’ legal actions against it,” the US concluded. “The flotilla has nothing to do with humanitarian aid or the welfare of Gazans.”
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-894831
Mamdani slams Israel for arresting Gaza flotilla activists
New York City Mayor criticizes Israel for intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla and detaining over 175 activists
The flotilla, which departed from several countries including Turkey, Spain, and Italy, included more than 100 vessels and around 1,000 participants.
Mamdani has long come under fire for his anti-Israel views. During his election campaign, he refused to disavow the phrase “globalize the intifada". He was also called out for criticizing Israel on October 8, 2023 - just one day after the Hamas massacre in southern Israel.
He has vowed to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York City.
Mamdani's wife, Rama Dawaji, liked several social media posts that praised or appeared supportive of Hamas’s October 7, 2023, massacre.
Last month, Mamdani was introduced at a Ramadan event by a man who called for Hamas to bomb Tel Aviv.
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