Throughout their journey toward Gaza, the flotilla members have faced numerous threats from the Israeli government, which has attempted to smear the humanitarian mission as an effort to advance the agenda of Hamas. That attack initially led the governments of Italy and Spain to send naval ships to offer protection to the flotilla, but they have since turned back as the boats moved closer to Gaza. "We applaud the participants in the flotilla for their courage," he added, "we demand their immediate release, and we urge the international community, including Western, Arab, and Muslim nations, to take action against the Israeli occupation for its crimes.
Author: Stephen Prager
Published at: 2025-10-01 22:18:13
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