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Global Sumud Flotilla

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3 weeks ago

Detained Finnish activists have left Israel, ministry confirms

Israeli authorities stopped the Global Sumud aid flotilla at the beginning of the week, detaining more than 300 activists.

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3 weeks ago

Finland wants answers from Israel over treatment of detained flotilla activists

Finland has criticised video footage that appears to show detained activists kneeling on a boat deck with their hands bound behind their backs.