Six Gaza aid boat activists deported from Israel
BBC NewsThursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:46:56 PM
Israeli authorities deported six activists who were part of a mission to deliver aid to Gaza by boat. Their vessel was stopped before reaching the blockaded territory, where they hoped to bring a small, symbolic shipment of supplies.
Editor’s Note: This is another flashpoint in the long-running tensions over Gaza's isolation. Israel maintains a strict blockade for security reasons, but critics say it worsens humanitarian conditions. Small activist missions like this rarely change policy, but they keep attention on Gaza's plight—and often end in confrontations. Deportations are common, but each incident fuels debate over whether the blockade is justified or collective punishment.
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