Israeli Navy Warships surrounding the humanitarian convoy
The Israeli Navy today intercepted the MV Saoirse and it is being towed to the port of Ashdod by Israeli military after what it described as a peaceful takeover. Former rugby player Trevor Hogan, an MEP and several other politicians are among human-rights activists on board.
Along with the Canadian ship MV Tahrir, which also set sail as part of a humanitarian mission with medical supplies, the vessels are carrying 27 passengers from seven countries. The Israeli military said the boats were "attempting to break the maritime security blockade that is in place in accordance with international law".
MV Saoirse leaving Turkey
Amnesty UK says;
“Collective punishment is prohibited under international law and constitutes a crime against humanity. The primary responsibility for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza lies with the Israeli policy of blockade, which amounts to collective punishment of the entire population of Gaza. All states, including the UK are obligated under international law to intervene to put an end to the blockade.”
The last time Israel enforced its illegal blockade of Gaza at sea ......
I still can't understand how one state can have so much power against International freedom - Thank you for the update.
ReplyDeleteIt shows that still some people have faith and act with courage.