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Activists Claim Aid Flotilla Intervention Followed International Law

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Dora Lemos, wife of humanitarian aid flotilla member Nuno Gomes, reported that Israeli forces began approaching and harassing vessels in international waters near the Greek coast. About 70 other vessels are currently blocked or remaining near the coast. The Portuguese Consul in Israel stated they currently have no information regarding the status of Nuno Gomes, though his wife Dora Lemus confirmed he is traveling to Israel. Activists reported being surrounded by unknown vessels, the firing of signal flares, and intense drone activity during the interception. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs characterized the seizure as an act of piracy and a violation of international law and humanitarian principles. Portuguese MEP Catarina Martins also condemned the action. The Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Normal Kurtulmuş, described the intervention as an open act of war.

Dora Lemos, wife of humanitarian aid flotilla member Nuno Gomes, reported that Israeli forces began approaching and harassing vessels in international waters near the Greek coast. About 70 other vessels are currently blocked or remaining near the coast. The Portuguese Consul in Israel stated they currently have no information regarding the status of Nuno Gomes, though his wife Dora Lemus confirmed he is traveling to Israel. Activists reported being surrounded by unknown vessels, the firing of signal flares, and intense drone activity during the interception. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs characterized the seizure as an act of piracy and a violation of international law and humanitarian principles. Portuguese MEP Catarina Martins also condemned the action. The Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Normal Kurtulmuş, described the intervention as an open act of war. Turkey has characterized the Israeli Navy's intervention against ships in international waters as state-sponsored piracy and maritime banditry. The foreign ministries of Rome and Berlin have issued condemnations regarding the seizure of a Gaza aid flotilla by the Israeli navy. There are currently 24 reported details regarding the event. 211 activists, including 23 Italians, stated that Hamas is behind the flotilla and that their intervention was conducted in compliance with international law. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the flotilla as involving drugs and false documentation, noting that participants' personal belongings were searched.

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Sources · 7 independent

RTP Antena 1

“Gens começaram a ser abordados e assediados por embargações israelitas e, por volta da meia-noite, mais ou menos, começaram as capturas dos barcos de Guilhap de as pessoas que lá estavam.”

RTP Antena 1

“Não tem notícias do marido desde ontem à noite e desde então já contactou.”

TSF Notícias

“Já que nas últimas horas esta nova flutilha humanitária foi travada pela Marinhas, realita no Mediterrâneo ao largo da faixa de Gaza.”

Antena 1 RTP HLS

“O próprio Consul Português em Israel já lhe explicou que não tem informações sobre o estado de Nuno Gomes”

Antena 1 RTP HLS

“Dentro da flotilla, a ativista australiana Nive O'Connor divulgou uma mensagem nas redes sociais, denunciando a abordagem por barcos hostis.”

RTP Antena 1

“São cerca de 11 barcos até o momento, capturados, mas os barcos são cerca de 70 ou 70 outros são bloqueados, continuam ali perto da costa. Estão a ser levados para Israel.”

RTP Antena 1

“Tivemos embarcações que relataram ter sido cercadas por navios desconhecidos, foram disparados os foguetos de sinalização e temos registado uma atividade muito intensa de drones.”

Antena 1 RTP HLS

“O Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros da Turquia fala num ato de pirataria diz que Israel violou os princípios humanitários e o direito internacional.”

RTP Antena 1

“o Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros da Turquia também a diplomacia turca fala num ato de pirataria diz que Israel violou os princípios humanitários e o direito internacional”

Haberturk Radyo

“Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi Başkanı Normal Kurtulmuş. Müdahalinin açık bir savaş...”

CNN Turk Radyo

“If you consider it your right to intervene in every ship or group of ships in open seas, this appears to us as an act of piracy or maritime banditry carried out by the state.”

Haberturk Radyo

“Sumut Filosuna saldırısına tepki gösterildi. Uluslararası Hukuk'un açık bir ihlalidir ifadeleri kullanıldı.”

RTL2 France

“des militants de la flottie pour Gaza, interpellé par la marine israélienne”

Radio 24

“dei Ministeri degli Esteri di Roma e Berlino. sono 24 al momento”

Radio Capital Italy

“211 attivisti, tra cui 23 italiani dicono che dietro la flottiglia c'è Hamas e che il loro intervento è avvenuto nel rispetto del diritto internazionale.”

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