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Israeli forces intercept Gaza flotilla, detain hundreds

Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, detaining 428 participants from over 40 countries. Video footage suggests Israeli soldiers fired shots at two vessels, though Israel claims only non-lethal means were used as a warning and no protesters were injured. One Indonesian journalist reported rough treatment and bruising from zip-ties after being detained. AI

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Johannes Nugroho ·

    Freed Indonesian on Gaza flotilla tells father of rough treatment by Israeli officials

    After three agonising days with no word from his son, Warsono finally saw the face he had been waiting for. The 60-year-old Indonesian from Bandar Lampung in Sumatra spoke by video call on Thursday evening to his son, Andre Prasetyo Nugroho, following the 27-year-old journalist’s…

  2. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza flotilla, all boats intercepted, group says

    Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organisers, but Israel said no live ammunition was used ‌and there were no casualties. The flotilla was making a renewed attempt to deliv…