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Unlawfully detained Sumud Flotilla members launch hunger strike Greek memebrs of the Sumud Flotilla who were illegally detained by Israel have launched a hunger strike, according to Greek media. At least eleven members of the 27 strong Greek activists who joined the Global Sumud Flotilla have announced that they are beginning a hunger strike to protest their βillegal detentionβ.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Authorities in the UK are investigating what they described as a terrorist incident outside a synagogue in Manchester.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Colombia expels Israeli diplomats after unlawful interception of Sumud Flotilla Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 10/02/2025 - 16:51 Colombia's President Gustavo Petro also ended the country's free trade agreement with Israel Colombian President Gustavo Petro gives a thumbs up to his crowd of supporters before his speech at The Hague Group high-level ministerial meeting, New York Society for Ethical Culture on 26...
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:When choosing your national team, who should you play for? The country youβre born in, or the country of your heritage?
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Russia plans to raise tax to fund its defence budget as oil revenues decline.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:The US presidents meets with the White House budget director as the shutdown continues into a second day, amid impasse.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:The US military is getting a MAGA makeover and a heavy dose of Christian nationalism.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Moroccan leader says he is open to a dialogue to end youth-led protests against alleged corruption.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Italian unions 'will block everything' in response to Israeli flotilla interception Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Thu, 10/02/2025 - 16:30 Dock workers in Italy prepare to stop work and block Israel-linked boats from entering ports Demonstrators with the slogan 'Let's Block Everything' march in solidarity with Gaza, in Naples, Italy, on 22 September 2025 (Matteo Ciambelli/Reuters) Off Two major Italian unions have...
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Analysts expect sales by the electric automaker to slump in the months ahead.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:French foreign minister says Hamas has 'lost' and must accept surrender France's foreign minister said Hamas must accept US President Donald Trump's ceasefire for Gaza because it has "lost". βHamas bears a very heavy responsibility for the catastrophe experienced by the Palestinians,β foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrottold the AFP news agency.βIt has lost. It must accept its own surrender.β
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Egypt coordinating with Turkey and Qatar to convince Hamas on Trump plan Egypt, Qatar and Turkey are all lobbying Hamas to accept US President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza. "We are meeting with them. We are coordinating with our brothers in Qatar and also our colleagues in Turkey, in order to, you know, convince Hamas to respond positively with this plan,"Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Egypt discussing Trump Gaza plan with Hamas, but remains cautious Egypt's foreign minister said there are still gaps between Hamas and US President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza. Badr Abdelatty said Cairo was still speaking with Hamas about the plan and remained cautious. He said that several issues remained, including security and governance of the Gaza Strip.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Dozens of Turkish boats were seen sailing with Palestinian flags off the coast of Hatay in the south of the country.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Several boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived at Israelβs Ashdod port on Thursday flying Palestinian flags.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Jane Goodall, the conservationist and primatologist renowned for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees, has died.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Some European countries have raised concerns about potential legal challenges to the 'reparations plan' for Ukraine.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Protesters in cities around the world have condemned Israel's interception of the humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:President Felix Tshisekedi's government accuses the former leader of allying with the M23 rebel group.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:President Trump's proposal, accepted by Israel, stipulates that Hamas disarm and have no future role in governing Gaza.
Published on: October 02, 2025 | Source:Global Sumud Flotilla had been pressing forward with its mission to break Israel's siege of Gaza.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:At least six ships have been boarded by the Israeli navy so far and more interceptions are expected to take place.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Nine vessels of the Sumud Flotilla unlawfully intercepted by Israel The number of vessels unlawfully intercepted by Israel belonging to the Sumud Flotilla has now reached nine, Middle East Eye can confirm. The vessels include the Deir Yassine, Huga, Spectre, Adara, Alma, Sirius,Aurora, Grande Blu, Spectre and Yulara. MEE's live stream has shown Israeli vessels flashing bright lights and firing water guns on vessels...
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:An Israeli air strike has killed journalist Yahia Barzaq, who was known for his creative portraits of newborn children.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Protests erupt in response to Israel's unlawful raid on Sumud Flotilla Protests have erupted in major cities in response to Israel's unlawful raid on the Sumud Flotilla. The protests are occuring inRome, Istanbul, Berlin and other cities according to video shared on social media. Israel has unlawfully intercepted at least six vessels, MEE has reported.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Irish lawmaker among those unlawfully detained by Israel in Sumud raid An Irish Senator is among those illegally detained by Israel in its raid on the Sumud Flotilla. The Irish political party Sinn Fein said Senator Chris Andrews had been illegally detained and called on theIrish government to βact nowβ to βdemand the immediate and safe release of Senator Chris Andrews and all Irish citizensβ. βThe flotilla is a...
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Pilgrims were visiting the Menjar Shenkora Arerti Mariam Church to mark the annual Virgin Mary festival.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Israel using 'active aggression' against Sumud Flotilla Israel is using"active aggression" against vessels of the Sumud Flotilla, organisers said, noting that one has been rammed at sea. "Florida vessel has been deliberately rammed at sea. Yulara, Meteque and others have been targeted with water cannons," the GlobalSumudFlotillasaid in a post on Telegram. MEE has confirmed at least six vessels that have been unlawfully...
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Holders Paris Saint-Germain come from behind to win 2-1 at Barcelona in the league phase of the Champions League.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:At least six vessels in Sumud Flotilla unlawfully intercepted by Israel At least six vessels of the Sumud Flotilla have been unlawfully intercepted by Israel, Middle East Eye can confirm. The vessels include the Deir Yassine, Huga, Spectre, Adara, Alma, and Sirius.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:'In me, you always have a friend': Inside the Labour Friends of Israel reception Submitted by Imran Mulla on Wed, 10/01/2025 - 10:44 Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaves event at Liverpool party conference before the government is criticised by the Israeli deputy ambassador UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks at the Labour Friends of Israel event at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool on 30 September 2025 (Imran...
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Karma not intercepted yet by Israel The Karma vessel has not been intercepted by Israel Middle East Eye has learned despite tracking data suggesting it had been.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Footage shows Israeli water cannons and light attacking ship Live footage being prodcast by Middle East Eye shows an Israeli military vessel blasting the Mango vessel with bright lights and water. The footage concurs with descriptions of activists.
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:Israeli navy intercepts at least three boats in Sumud Flotilla headed to Gaza Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 10/01/2025 - 20:08 Activists on board working to account for all participants and crew, but will 'continue undeterred' A live feed from the boats in the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to break the siege on Gaza, as broadcast online by Middle East Eye (screengrab) Off The Israeli navy on Wednesday intercepted...
Published on: October 01, 2025 | Source:From Spain to the US, at least 26 nationalities detained by Israel in Sumud raid At least 26 different nationalities have been detained by Israel in its unlawful interception of Sumud Flotilla vessels. At least three confirmed vessels have been intercepted with 90 passangers detained. Of those detained 25 are Spanish nationals, 9 Turkish, 7 Brazilian, 4 French, 3 German, 3 from the UK and 2 British. At least five of...
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