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Israel's stopping of Gaza aid flotilla sparks international reactions
Israel stopped 22 boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza in international waters and detained 211 activists. The incident was condemned as a violation of international law by countries such as Spain, Italy, Germany, and Turkey.
Israel stopped 22 of the 58 boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza in international waters and detained 211 activists. The flotilla's aim was to break the Israeli blockade and draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The boats had set off from the port of Barcelona, Spain, on April 12. Israel's intervention took place off the coast of the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece. The incident drew widespread reactions worldwide. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez described Israel's action as a violation of international law, while the Spanish government announced it had taken necessary steps to protect its detained citizens. Italy demanded the release of detained Italian citizens and called for respect for international law. Germany also expressed concern over the developments, emphasizing the need to comply with international law and act responsibly. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs described Israel's intervention as an "act of piracy," stating that the humanitarian flotilla's purpose was to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Palestinian group Hamas, which supports the flotilla, also blamed Israel and called for the release of the detainees. The incident occurred during a period of ongoing tension between Israel and Gaza and once again highlighted the difficulties in delivering humanitarian aid.
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