Forty-two activists detained by Israel after intercepting Global Sumud Flotilla vessels have begun a hunger strike in solidarity with Palestinians, according to a statement from the group. The strikers include four French lawmakers and Brazilian climate activist Thiago Avila. The flotilla, comprising 45 ships, attempted to break Israel's blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid to the territory.
France Unbowed member of the European Parliament, Manon Aubry, told French radio station Franceinfo on Sunday that detention conditions were difficult, with more than 10 people per cell and limited water access. Malaysian detainee Hazwani Helmi told the Associated Press that activists were forced to drink toilet water. France Unbowed called on the French government to repatriate the 30 French citizens detained by Israel.
France Unbowed member of the European Parliament, Manon Aubry, told French radio station Franceinfo on Sunday that detention conditions were difficult, with more than 10 people per cell and limited water access. Malaysian detainee Hazwani Helmi told the Associated Press that activists were forced to drink toilet water. France Unbowed called on the French government to repatriate the 30 French citizens detained by Israel.
