39 of his 41 vessels have been intercepted by the forces and only two have so far managed to break the naval blockade, only conveying symbolic humanitarian aid to the shaking enclave.
Over 400 (425) activists participating in the solidarity mission have been arrested, including Sweden Greta Tundberg, as an Israeli official announced tonight, after a Navy commander, they went to the ships and drove the sailors to the ships. Some of them have been led to a Negev desert prison.
Hamas-Sumud passengers on their yachts are making their way safely and peacefully to Israel, where their deportation procedures to Europe will begin. The passengers are safe and in good health.
— Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA)
“During a operation that lasted about 12 hours, the Navy staff prevented an attempt to invade large -scale by hundreds of people who were on board 41 vessels and had expressed their intention to violate the legal naval blockade in the Gaza Strip,” he said. “With the completion of the operation, more than 400 participants were safely transferred to the port of Asdond where the Israeli police took over,” he added.
Hunger strike
Members of the mission speak of “piracy, in violation of international law”, while 11 people from the Greek mission have announced that they are starting a hunger strike.
A total of 27 Greeks are in good health and it does not appear that there has been violence against them, government sources said.
Both in the previous days and today (02/10), the Greek Foreign Ministry has taken protests on the Israeli side, raising the issue of protecting Greek citizens involved in the mission.
UN reaction
The interception by Israel, in international waters, of political ships that transported assistance and headed to Gaza, expands the illegal exclusion of the lane, the UN Rights Office announced.
“As a occupying force, Israel must ensure food and medical supplies for the population, to the maximum degree of available media or agree and facilitate impartial humanitarian aid programs that will be provided quickly and without obstacles,” said the spokesman for the UN Department.
He also called on Israel to respect the rights of prisoners, including the right to question the legality of their detention.
Interesting those are the pictures you chose. I have one too.
– Tori (@Toriglaser)
Celebrates Netanyahu
Prime Minister Netanyahu praised Israeli naval forces for the interception:
“I congratulate the soldiers and commanders of the Navy who completed their mission during Yom Kipur in the most professional and effective way,” he said in a statement. “Their great action prevented dozens of ships from entering the war zone and fired a campaign against Israel.”
1. You cannot abduct anyone in International Waters!!
2. Activists from over 40+ countries, NONE of which have any ties to Hamas!!
3. Some of these boats are older than Israel. NONE ARE YACHTS.
4. Everything you’ve done today is against Int. Law!— 🌿🇵🇷 Isa Perez – Activist 🇵🇷✨ (@IsaPerezTV)
Rise up on the rest of the planet
As Israel is internationally condemned, Philopalaistine protesters in Europe and in many other parts of the world, they have taken to the streets, excluding traffic and, in some cases, vandalized shops and restaurants.
To Barcelonademonstrators broke shop windows and restaurants or wrote with spray of anti -Israeli slogans. Starbucks, Burger King and Carrefour chains, which are accused of complicity in Israel’s attack on Gaza, were targeted.
“These protests are the only thing we can do,” said Akmam Athomara, but noting that the vandalism of stores is counterproductive. “I don’t think it’s right. We must (demonstrate) peacefully, in words, not by actions, “he added.
To Italystudents occupied universities such as Milan Statale and La Sapienza in Rome, and excluded access to the University of Bologna with car tires. In Turin, hundreds of people excluded traffic on the ring road.
Doctors, nurses, pharmacists and others are expected to participate in a mobilization in Rome, where the names of the 1,677 sanctuaries killed in Gaza were read. The Italian trade unions declared a general strike in support of the decoration and more than 100 demonstrations were held throughout the country.
Throughout Europethousands demonstrated on the streets of Dublinhis Parishis Berlin and her Geneva.
Mobilizations were also made at Buenos Aires, Mexico City and Karachi.
To Constantinoplethe crowd gathered outside the Embassy of Israel, holding placards with slogans such as “Israel slaps humanity, not gauze” and “do not stay silent, do not sit, get up”.
To GreeceDynamic demonstrations, with pulse and many loud slogans, took place in Athens, Thessaloniki and dozens of other cities. The clear statement of “no involvement in the genocide” that commits Israel in the Gaza Strip.
