It isn’t always this friendly. Weiner said he still struggles with how to speak about his scandal, calling it the “fundamental, unsolvable problem of the campaign.”
, in an early morning raid Monday. The operation sparked accusations that Israel’s actions, apparently in the high seas, were a breach of international law.The activists say their journey was meant to protest Israel’s
and the humanitarian crisis there. The ship was carrying aid destined for people in Gaza, including baby formula and food. The activists, including Thunberg, were detained and were headed to Israel for likely deportation.Climate activist Greta Thunberg, center, waits to board the Madleen boat, before setting sail for Gaza along with activists of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, departing from the Sicilian port of Catania, Italy, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Salvatore Cavalli)Climate activist Greta Thunberg, center, waits to board the Madleen boat, before setting sail for Gaza along with activists of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, departing from the Sicilian port of Catania, Italy, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Salvatore Cavalli)
It’s not the first time Israel has halted ships carrying aid bound for the Palestinian territory. A raid in 2010 descended into violence between activists and Israeli commandos, leaving eight Turks and one Turkish-American killed. Most of the other operations against Gaza-bound boats have ended uneventfully, with ships diverted and activists detained.Israel says the latest ship planned to violate its blockade on Gaza and says it acted in accordance with international law.
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Activists of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, board the Madleen boat, ahead of setting sail for Gaza, departing from the Sicilian port of Catania, Italy, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Salvatore Cavalli)Adham Dahman, que estaba en el Hospital Nasser con un vendaje en la barbilla, relató que un tanque había disparado hacia ellos. “No sabíamos cómo escapar”, dijo. “Esto es una trampa para nosotros, no ayuda”.
Zahed Ben Hassan expresó que alguien a su lado recibió un disparo en la cabeza. Dijo que él y otros sacaron el cuerpo de la escena.“Dijeron que era un área segura desde las 6 de la mañana hasta las 6 de la tarde (...). Entonces, ¿por qué empezaron a dispararnos?” indicó. “Había luz, y tienen sus cámaras y pueden vernos claramente”.
El Ejército había anunciado el viernes que los sitios estarían abiertos durante esa franja horaria, y que el área sería una zona militar cerrada desde las 6 de la tarde hasta las 6 de la mañana.Niños lloraron sobre el cuerpo de su padre en el hospital. "¡No puedo verte así, papá!” exclamó una niña.