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Israeli naval forces have seized a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip, detaining hundreds of activists on board, according to organizers. Among those detained is Irish Senator Chris Andrews, a member of the Sinn Féin party, Anadolu reports. The incident occurred… pic.twitter.com/mT3G2zL6I4 — Middle East Monitor (@MiddleEastMnt) October 2, 2025 Israeli naval forces have seized a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip, detaining hundreds of activists on board, according to organisers. Among those detained is Irish Senator Chris Andrews, a member of the Sinn Féin party, Anadolu reports. The incident occurred in international waters, with organisers reporting that the flotilla was attacked while on a non-violent mission. In a video message released from aboard the ‘Spectre’ […]
