International criticism intensified after Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video appearing to mock activists detained during the interception of a Gaza bound aid flotilla in international waters. Read More: Abuse of Gaza flotilla detainees goes viral, sparks global outcry The activists were stopped by Israeli naval forces on Wednesday while attempting to deliver humanitarian […]
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Israel deports activists detained on Gaza-bound flotilla mission
Israel deported two international activists after detaining them aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted in international waters, according to officials. The deported individuals included Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila, who were arrested while participating in a humanitarian mission. Moreover, the incident has renewed debate over maritime law and aid access […]
Israel to reopen Rafah crossing for Gaza pedestrians
Israel said on Monday it would reopen the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, but only for pedestrians. The reopening will occur once Israeli forces recover the remains of the last captive, Ran Gvili. The crossing has been closed since October 2023, limiting Gaza’s access to essential aid and supplies. The move is part of […]
Mushtaq Ahmad Khan Returns to Pakistan After Release from Israeli Detention
ISLAMABAD/AMMAN – The Pakistan embassy in Jordan said late on Wednesday that former Jamaat-i-Islami senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan has safely departed Amman and is on his way back to Pakistan after being detained by Israeli forces. Khan led the Pakistani delegation on the 45-vessel Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which sailed from Spain to try to […]