Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:58pm on 09 Jun 2025,Monday International
A British-flagged aid vessel, Madleen, carrying 12 activists including Greta Thunberg and French MEP Rima Hassan, was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters on June 9 while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The flotilla, organized by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, had departed Sicily on June 1, rescuing migrants en route and carrying essentials like baby formula, flour, medical supplies, and water kits . Israeli defense officials condemned the voyage as a propaganda stunt supporting Hamas, asserting security concerns and redirecting the vessel to Ashdod. Critics from governments and NGOs denounced the takeover as “piracy” and a violation of international law, demanding the immediate release of the crew . Supporters and UN officials called for safe humanitarian passage, stressing the urgency amid escalating Gaza famine fears.
