Two Canadian activists released after Israeli navy detains Gaza aid flotilla
Two Canadian activists, Marie Tota and Umir Tiar, have been released after being detained by Israel during an attempt to break the Gaza blockade. A third Canadian, Luiza Noura, was rescued after her boat was destroyed. The activists allege inhumane treatment during detention, which Israel has not directly addressed.
- ▪Marie Tota, a nurse from Ontario, and Umir Tiar, a student from Quebec City, were among the detained activists.
- ▪Luiza Noura, another Canadian, was rescued by Greenpeace and Open Arms after her boat was destroyed.
- ▪Tiar described inhumane conditions, including flooded floors, beatings, and use of rubber bullets, during their detention.
- ▪Israel claims all activists were taken off vessels unharmed and only two remain in custody for questioning.
- ▪The flotilla was intercepted in international waters hundreds of kilometers from Gaza.
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Open this photo in gallery:CCTV footage shows Israeli forces intercepting a flotilla with activists near the southern Greek island of Crete on Thursday.Global Sumud Flotilla via AP/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountA spokesperson for a group trying to break the Israeli navy blockade of Gaza to deliver aid says two Canadians who were detained by Israel in the Mediterranean Sea have been released. Safa Chebbi says she has been told by Global Sumud Canada’s organizer on the ground in Greece that both Canadians were in hospital for medical checkups.The Global Sumud Flotilla has identified the Canadians as Marie Tota, a nurse from Ontario, and Umir Tiar, a student from Quebec City.It said Luiza Noura, a third Canadian, was…
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