Posted on 06/09/2025 1:56:28 AM PDT by dennisw
According to Israel's Foreign Ministry, the Madleen was redirected to the Israeli port of Ashdod, and the passengers would be returned to their countries of origin. The ministry released a video showing the activists wearing life vests and receiving food and water. In a statement posted online, it described the ship as a "selfie yacht" and said the aid would be transferred to Gaza through established procedures.
The civilian vessel, named Madleen and operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), was stopped in international waters. The Israeli military stated that the interception was part of enforcement measures related to its longstanding naval blockade of Gaza. The FFC said the group was attempting to deliver humanitarian aid, including food, baby formula and medical supplies.
The Israeli government stated that unauthorized attempts to breach the blockade are "unlawful" and "undermine ongoing humanitarian efforts."
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said he instructed the Israel Defense Forces to prevent the Madleen from reaching Gaza and that the passengers would be shown a video of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks upon their arrival in Israel.
Israel and Egypt have maintained a blockade of Gaza since 2007, following the takeover of the territory by Hamas. Israel says the restrictions are aimed at preventing the import of weapons and materials used by militant groups; and that all passengers "are safe and unharmed."
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Seize her ship or it will just keep coming back.
WTF did Narnia ever do to Amir Tsarfati? Seems like one for Tash and the Calormen, no?
I think the implication was a make believe land.
But you’re right.
“They kidnapped me and are sending me home”
Not how kidnapping works. The Gazans can show you how to do it.
Yep, and her life would have been misery in their hands.
I hope she enjoyed watching the video footage from Oct. 7th that they showed her. We saw SOME online and it was horrendous. She got to see a lot more. Hope they had a barf bucket handy for her.
Should have just sunk the boat in the middle of the Med
She’s autistic. She’s being used just like Biden. The left has no shame or mercy for the mentally disabled.
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