Overview
- The Israeli Foreign Ministry said 145 activists from the latest flotilla were detained, brought ashore for processing in Israel, and are being deported.
- Icelandic musician Magga Stína was reported seized during the operation, and her family urged Reykjavik to seek her immediate release.
- Family statements and activists alleged detainees were denied food, water, sleep, and medication, claims Israel rejects as it insists detainees’ rights were upheld.
- Organizers labeled the detentions arbitrary and unlawful, while Israel says it is enforcing a legal naval blockade to prevent prohibited shipments.
- Roughly 40 boats were intercepted over the past week with more than 450 activists detained, and Greta Thunberg was among those previously intercepted and deported.