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Israel Begins Deporting Gaza Flotilla Activists After High-Seas Interceptions

Mexico says six nationals held at Ketziot agreed to voluntary repatriation.

Overview

  • Israel’s foreign ministry said deportations started on Friday, with four Italian citizens already removed and the rest being processed after the detention of more than 470 participants.
  • Organizers reported the final vessel, the Marinette, was intercepted at 07:29 GMT about 42.5 nautical miles from Gaza after earlier seizures of dozens of boats.
  • Mexico’s ambassador met the six detained Mexicans, who were reported to be in good condition and accepted return to Mexico, while a seventh Mexican on a legal-support boat was contacted by consular officials.
  • Colombia reported two detained nationals signed expedited deportation papers and raised concerns over food, water access and treatment, as Reporters Without Borders said more than 20 journalists were among those held.
  • Protests and official actions spread across cities in Europe and Latin America, with Spain opening a probe into possible rights violations, Turkey announcing an investigation and large demonstrations reported in Barcelona and other capitals.