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A ship named Kate departed Bristol, England, on August 8 with 12 activists aiming to break Israel's blockade of Gaza as part of the Freedom Flotilla's latest campaign. The mission comes despite past interceptions and attacks, with activists sharing accounts of detainment and abuse.
Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has harshly criticized Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for a disparaging remark about Italy, calling it 'unacceptable.' The clash follows an Italian probe into the alleged mistreatment of activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, with the EU considering sanctions against Ben-Gvir.
Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are prevented from performing the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca for a third year in a row due to Israel's border closures. The war and blockade have destroyed the dreams of many, including the elderly, who had waited decades for the journey. At least 71 people who had won pilgrimage slots in previous years were killed in the war before they could go.
