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Italy’s government condemned Israel’s treatment of activists in the Gaza flotilla as unacceptable and announced it would summon the Israeli ambassador for explanation. This followed a video showing Israeli soldiers and a minister taunting the hand-tied activists aboard the vessels.
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited activists detained after Israeli forces seized Gaza-bound flotilla vessels, mocking them as terror supporters. The incident sparked international condemnation, calls for releasing detainees, and concerns over ongoing restrictions and violence in Gaza.
Somaliland has recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and will open an embassy there, while Israel will open an embassy in Somaliland’s capital, Hargeisa. This deepens ties following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, despite widespread condemnation.
The US Treasury announced new sanctions on pro-Palestine activists and organizations accused of links to a banned group. Targets include flotilla organizers and members of related associations, with asset freezes and prohibitions on US businesses dealing with them.
Israeli forces seized over 50 vessels heading to Gaza in international waters near Cyprus, detaining 319 activists and transferring them to a navy ship described as a floating prison, demanding their release and an end to the Gaza blockade.
Israeli naval forces have started intercepting and boarding vessels from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla 250 nautical miles away in international waters. One vessel was reportedly attacked and harassed by Israeli forces while activists were detained and transferred to an Israeli port.
