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Sumud Flotilla Launch Leads to 430 Gaza Detainees, Sanctions Demands

5/26/2026

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Sumud Flotilla launched on April 12 with 70 boats and 3,000 people to aid Gaza.
Mark Carney told President Isaac Herzog that Canada finds the handling of activists appalling and seeks an investigation.
Amnesty International estimated nearly 430 detainees in waters, with at least 15 reporting sexual assault.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and EU leaders called Israeli ambassadors, labeling the actions a violation and urging EU sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir.

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Sumud Flotilla launched on April 12 with 70 boats and 3,000 people to aid Gaza.
Mark Carney told President Isaac Herzog that Canada finds the handling of activists appalling and seeks an investigation.
Amnesty International estimated nearly 430 detainees in waters, with at least 15 reporting sexual assault.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and EU leaders called Israeli ambassadors, labeling the actions a violation and urging EU sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir.