Netanyahu says Gaza flotilla part of ‘campaign of delegitimisation’
Israel’s prime minister has praised Israeli forces who raided and detained members of the flotilla.
“I commend the soldiers and commanders of the navy who carried out their mission on Yom Kippur in the most professional and efficient manner,” Netanyahu said in a statement, referring to a Jewish holy day.
“Their important action prevented dozens of vessels from entering the war zone and repelled a campaign of delegitimisation against Israel.”
As we’ve been reporting, the world’s top human rights groups have condemned Israel’s interception of the flotilla vessels as unlawful.
There's nothing legit of anything you're doing, that ship has sailed long ago.
Flotilla members have not committed any crime: Mexico’s president
Claudia Sheinbaum has called on Israel to repatriate six Mexican nationals taking part the Global Sumud Flotilla who were detained by Israeli forces.
Speaking during her morning news conference, the Mexican president said her government also submitted diplomatic notes calling for the Israeli government to guarantee their physical well-being.
“Obviously, we are in opposition to this situation. Humanitarian assistance must arrive in Gaza,” Sheinbaum said, adding that the members of the flotilla “did not commit any crime”.
Global Sumud Flotilla says one vessel still sailing
The flotilla says the vessel, named Marinette, is “still sailing strong”. “In the last 24h, 21 boats were confirmed intercepted, 20 presumably intercepted and 1 still sailing,” the group wrote in an Instagram post.
It added that more than 450 civilians were “illegally abducted” by Israeli forces.
Protests continue in show of support for Gaza, flotilla
A young girl waves Turkish and Palestinian flags in Istanbul, Turkiye
Protesters rally in front of the Colloseum in Rome, Italy
Demonstrators are calling for Israel’s war on Gaza to end
