Press Releases

Spanish Premier Condemns Israeli Actions Against Sumud Flotilla

(MENAFN) The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, on Thursday denounced Israel's actions against the Gaza-bound Sumud Flotilla, labeling them as "a violation of international law." He reaffirmed that the humanitarian mission "does not represent...

Netherlands Urges Israel to Ensure Safety of Gaza Flotilla Passengers

(MENAFN) The Netherlands urged Israel on Thursday to guarantee the safety of all passengers following an Israeli assault on the Global Sumud Flotilla. "We urge the Israeli authorities to ensure the safety of the passengers. The ministry already...

All remaining Israeli diplomats get expelled by Colombian leader

(MENAFN) After the Israeli Navy intercepted the Gaza flotilla, Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated the dismissal of the rest of Israeli diplomatic staff. Petro’s office called for the immediate release of the two Colombian nationals that it...

Flotilla gets attacked, activists arrested by Israeli Navy

(MENAFN) According to organizers late Wednesday, an international assistance flotilla destined for the blockaded Gaza Strip was assaulted by Israeli naval forces, who also detained the onboard activists. As the Global Sumud Flotilla sailed toward...

UN: 100 Palestinians Killed Daily in Israeli Atrocities in Gaza

(MENAFN) The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) revealed on Wednesday that the Israeli military kills an average of 100 Palestinians each day in the Gaza Strip, with additional fatalities caused by starvation and lack of...

Rallies take place all over Europe after Israel attack on Flotilla

(MENAFN) Following the Israeli forces' attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla, pro-Palestinian activists staged rallies across Europe on Wednesday. Hundreds of people, consisting of students and grassroots union members, assembled at Piazza dei...

Israeli navy assaults Gaza-bound flotilla, detaining hundreds

(MENAFN) Israeli naval forces launched an attack on an international aid flotilla heading toward Gaza, detaining at least 317 activists, according to reports from flotilla organizers. Tracking data indicates that 21 vessels were directly targeted...

Israel uses violence against Gaza-bound flotilla ship

(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Israeli forces rammed a vessel from the Global Sumud flotilla bound for Gaza, deployed water cannons against the fleet, and allegedly mistreated activists on board. “The Israeli occupation is using violence against...

Israel Funds Social Media Influencers

(MENAFN) Israel has been compensating social media influencers to enhance its reputation in the United States, according to the online publication Responsible Statecraft. Recently, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the...

Israel Detains Over Two Hundred Activists Aboard Gaza-Bound Aid Convoy

(MENAFN) Israeli authorities have detained 223 international activists aboard a Gaza-bound humanitarian convoy, organizers confirmed Thursday. The Global Sumud Flotilla, via the US-based social media platform X, reported that 15 boats had been...

Israeli Forces Attack Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla

(MENAFN) Israeli security forces aggressively confronted the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, forcibly ramming one of its vessels, deploying water cannons against the fleet, and mistreating activists aboard. “The Israeli occupation is using...

Israeli Naval Forces Intercept Sumud Flotilla

(MENAFN) Israeli naval units intercepted a humanitarian flotilla en route to the blockaded Gaza Strip and detained several activists onboard, according to statements released late Wednesday by the mission's organizers. The initiative, known as the...

Israeli Forces Confront Sumud Flotilla

(MENAFN) Israeli military units forcefully struck a vessel that was part of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, deploying high-pressure water cannons against the convoy and reportedly subjecting its participants to harsh treatment. The flotilla...

Israel Endorses New Gaza Peace Proposal, Trump Says

(MENAFN) President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed a 20-point peace initiative proposed by the U.S. aimed at ending the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The announcement came after their...

Israel breaks truce agreement by attacking southern Lebanon

(MENAFN) Lebanese media stated that the truce has been in place since November 2024 was violated again on Sunday when Israeli military aircrafts fired multiple airstrikes in southern Lebanon. The state-news agency stated that the attacks targeted...

Israel offers mea culpa to Qatar over Doha’s attack

(MENAFN) On Monday, the White House stated that Benjamin Netanyahu has voiced his remorse to the PM of Qatar, for the assault on Doha, which he has approved of at the beginning of the month. During the three-sided telephone call with US leader on...

Spanish PM condemns Israel of attacking Gaza-bound Sumud Flotilla

(MENAFN) The Spanish prime minister described the Israeli attacks on the Gaza-bound Sumud Flotilla as "a violation of international law," emphasizing that the humanitarian mission "does not represent any danger" to Israel. Speaking at a European...

South Africa Demands Release of Detained Sumud Flotilla Citizens

(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly urged Israel to immediately free South African citizens and other international individuals who were apprehended by Israeli forces following a raid on a humanitarian convoy en route to...

Irish Premier Condemns Israeli Assault on Sumud Flotilla

(MENAFN) Ireland’s Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Micheál Martin has strongly criticized Israel’s recent assault on the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, describing it as a "breach of international maritime law." Speaking before the European Political...

Colombia Expels Israeli Diplomats

(MENAFN) Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared the removal of all remaining Israeli envoys from the country in response to the Israeli Navy's seizure of a flotilla heading to Gaza. According to Petro’s administration, two Colombian...