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IDF Detains 21 Activists, Sparks Outcry Over Gaza Blockade

7/30/2025

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The Israel Defense Forces intercepted the Handala aid ship headed for Gaza on Saturday, detaining 21 activists, including American labor leader Chris Smalls, who reportedly endured violence during his detention. Activists condemned the brutal treatment and criticized the U.S. government for its inaction, demanding an end to Israel's blockade of Gaza.

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The Israel Defense Forces intercepted the Handala aid ship headed for Gaza on Saturday, detaining 21 activists, including American labor leader Chris Smalls, who reportedly endured violence during his detention. Activists condemned the brutal treatment and criticized the U.S. government for its inaction, demanding an end to Israel's blockade of Gaza.