Archiv: 08-10-2025 Israeli military hijacks Freedom Flotilla and Thousand Madleens to Gaza vessels in international waters / crews abducted


20.05.2026 - 07:53 [ Abna24.com ]

Turkish Parliament Speaker Calls for Suspension of Israel‘s UN Membership

(April 18, 2026)

The Turkish official drew a direct historical parallel to the global response against Apartheid South Africa, which saw its credentials suspended by the UN General Assembly in 1974. „Just as the world united to suspend South Africa‘s membership over its racist, criminal policies, we must now act with the same resolve against the Israeli regime for its identical treatment of the Palestinian people,“ he argued. „This is not merely a regional dispute; it is a litmus test for the credibility of the international legal order.“

20.05.2026 - 07:44 [ Middle East Eye ]

Turkey says Israel should be suspended from UN General Assembly

(August 25, 2025)

On 27 September 1974, the UN Credentials Committee rejected South Africa’s credentials, a routine procedure before General Assembly meetings.

Three days later, the General Assembly passed Resolution 3207, urging the Security Council to review South Africa’s membership in light of its constant violations of the Charter.

Although the Security Council vetoed the resolution, in November of that year the president of the General Assembly, Algeria’s Abdelaziz Bouteflika, ruled that, given the Credentials Committee’s decision and the adoption of Resolution 3207, the General Assembly would refuse to allow South Africa’s delegation to participate in its work.

South Africa remained suspended from the General Assembly until June 1994, following the end of apartheid.

Activists argue that the UN General Assembly could apply the same process to Israel. They note that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in July 2024 issued an advisory opinion declaring Israel’s decades-long occupation of Palestinian territories “unlawful” and its near-complete segregation of populations in the West Bank a breach of international law on “racial segregation” and “apartheid”.

20.05.2026 - 07:23 [ Wafa.ps ]

Albanese: Israel’s actions in Palestine constitute genocide, calls for Israel’s suspension from the UN

(March 8, 2025)

Albanese went on to clarify that UNRWA cannot disappear because it is a UN body protected by international law. „Member states cannot eliminate it by changing laws or cutting funding, as Israel and other countries have attempted. The rights of Palestinian refugees will remain intact because those rights are codified in international law.“

She also raised the issue of Israel’s violations against the UN, citing the destruction of 70% of UN premises in Gaza and the targeting of UNRWA schools, which had been sheltering refugees. „Israel has violated the UN Charter, and it must be held accountable for its actions. I have called for the suspension of Israel‘s credentials in the UN because of its disregard for international rules and laws. Israel has destroyed or damaged UN premises, targeted shelters, and accused the UN of terrorism.“

20.05.2026 - 07:08 [ EastLeighVoice.co.ke ]

Arab, Islamic leaders call for suspension of Israel‘s UN membership

(November 12, 2024)

„There is a paragraph in this text that I find very important and vital, a paragraph that talks about moving before the General Assembly to freeze Israel‘s membership,“ Aboul Gheit said.
He reminded the attendees that, despite ongoing regional conflicts, the UN has never revisited Israel‘s 1949 admission under Resolution 181.

“Today, the Islamic group and the Arab group are two organisations moving before the international community, and I am confident that there are many countries that will support the idea of freezing membership,” he added expressing optimism that the proposal would garner widespread backing.

20.05.2026 - 07:00 [ MaktoobMedia.com ]

Malaysia prepares draft resolution to expel Israel from UN

(November 6, 2024)

Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Malaysia is preparing a draft resolution for the UN General Assembly to expel Israel from the United Nations.

“We are also studying (a proposal)… after the violation of laws, principles and UN decisions, for Israel to be expelled as a member of the UN,” Anwar told parliament in a special address on Monday.

20.05.2026 - 06:53 [ theGuardian.com ]

Israel is a rogue nation. It should be removed from the United Nations

(October 15, 2024)

Over the past year, Israel has launched attacks on multiple countries and occupied territories: the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Iran.

Yet countries and territories aside, Israel has also targeted one specific organization with a series of unprecedented rhetorical and violent attacks.

Yes, the United Nations. We have all witnessed Israel, in effect, declare war on the UN.

13.10.2025 - 14:20 [ Freedom Flotilla Coalition ]

All Freedom Flotilla Coalition and Thousand Madleens Volunteers Freed from Israel’s Unlawful Detention

(October 12, 2025)

All those who were aboard the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) vessel Conscience and the Thousand Madleens to Gaza (TMTG) sailboats have now been released from Israel’s unlawful detention. Most have been expelled, and none remain in the custody of the Israeli occupation.

10.10.2025 - 01:00 [ Anadolu ]

Activists detained from Gaza aid flotilla face physical abuse, humiliation in Israeli detention: Legal center

Israeli naval forces attacked a 9-boat convoy by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) heading to Gaza to break Israel’s illegal blockade on Wednesday and detained around 150 activists aboard.

“Some flotilla participants reported physical abuse, humiliation, and inhuman treatment during and after the interception, including being kicked, slapped, having their hair pulled, or being grabbed aggressively by soldiers,” Adalah Legal Center said in a statement.

“Some were forced into stressful positions, including being made to kneel for hours with their heads down and hands restrained behind their backs, or to sit on their knees for extended periods, in some cases while exposed to the sun.

“Some participants reported being mocked, insulted, and coerced into repeating degrading statements, including declarations of love for Israel or denigration of their own countries,” it added.

10.10.2025 - 00:56 [ Anadolu ]

EU lawmaker may be detained by Israel after Freedom Flotilla attack: Parliament group

A European Parliament lawmaker voiced concern Thursday about the detention of a colleague, Melissa Camara, by Israel after the Freedom Flotilla Coalition was attacked.

„This is about our colleague, our very highly esteemed colleague, Melissa Camara. She was on the Freedom Flotilla, and she was detained by the Israeli authorities,“ said Greens/European Free Alliance co-chair Bas Eickhout ahead of a vote session in the plenary sitting in Strasbourg.

Eickhout noted that Camara may have been transferred to a maximum-security prison, though it has not yet been confirmed.

10.10.2025 - 00:51 [ Columbus Dispatch ]

Ohio University professor aboard flotilla detained by Israel while approaching Gaza

Tom Hayes, 69, whom OU confirmed is an associate professor at the university, was aboard the vessel „Conscience“ when it was intercepted by the Israeli navy at around 6 p.m. UTC time on Oct. 8, according to the Freedom Flotilla Tracker, an open-source tool that has been tracking vessels attempting to break the siege around war-torn Gaza.

The vessel was intercepted and taken to the Israeli city of Ashdod, according to the tracker. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, a grassroots group that organized the humanitarian trip, said in a press release Oct. 8 that the Conscience was boarded by Israeli Defense Forces.

10.10.2025 - 00:30 [ JTA.org ]

Jewish freelance journalist Emily Wilder is detained as Israeli military intercepts Gaza aid flotilla

Jewish freelance journalist Emily Wilder, reporting for Jewish Currents, a progressive Jewish publication, was detained by the Israeli military on Monday while covering an aid flotilla bound for Gaza.

Wilder set sail from Italy last week aboard The Conscious, one of dozens of boats that aimed to reach Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave.

10.10.2025 - 00:26 [ Daily Sabah ]

3 Turkish deputies detained by Israel to return to Türkiye

Also 18 Turkish citizens, detained aboard the ships of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, had been taken to Ketziot Detention Center in Israel, and Turkish Consulate officials were set to meet them face-to-face, they added.

The sources also emphasized that all necessary steps had been taken to ensure the Turkish citizens‘ return to their country as soon as possible, including the arrangement of a special flight.

08.10.2025 - 17:46 [ Freedom Flotilla Coalition / Youtube ]

Germans Aboard Flotilla Attacked by Israeli Military in International Waters

The ‚Conscience‘ volunteers have likely been illegally abducted by Israel while in international waters on their way to open a sea corridor to Gaza. These are the volunteers from Germany.

The ‚Conscience‘ was sailing in accordance with international law, outside Israeli jurisdiction. We call on the German government and people to condemn this crime and to demand the immediate release of all abducted volunteers, as well as an end to Israel’s illegal blockade and ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Take action NOW :
• Tag, email, and call your Ministry of Foreign Affairs : +49 30 50000
X: @GermanyDiplo / @AuswaertigesAmt
Insta : @auswaertigesamt
• Join or organise a protest in your city
• Boycott Israeli products and companies
• Pressure your government to enforce an arms embargo and diplomatic sanctions on Israel
• Pressure institutions and your work place to divest from and sanction Israel
• Share this call widely on social media and with your network

08.10.2025 - 15:40 [ Freedom Flotilla Coalition / Youtube ]

Gaza Sunbirds Attacked and Abducted by Israeli Military in International Waters

The ‘Gaza Sunbirds’ crew were illegally intercepted and abducted by the Israel military.

We call on all our governments and people of conscience to condemn Israel‘s crimes, to demand the immediate release of all abducted crew, and to demand an end to Israel’s illegal blockade and ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Take action NOW:
• Tag, email, and call your Ministry of Foreign Affairs and elected officials
Join or organise a protest in your city
• Use the ‘RISEFOR’ campaign to pressure your government in 2 minutes
• Donate or join the next wave of flotilla (links in bio) – we will not stop until Palestine is free
• Share this call widely on social media and with your network

08.10.2025 - 15:25 [ Freedom Flotilla Coalition / Youtube ]

Um Saad Boat and Crew Attacked by Israeli Military in International Waters

Oct 8, 2025 #BreakThe #ActNow #Conscience
We call on all our governments and people to condemn Israel’s crime of illegally intercepting our flotilla, and to demand the immediate release of all abducted crew. Our governments must end Israel’s illegal blockade and ongoing genocide of Gaza.

Take action NOW:
•Tag, email, and call your Ministry of Foreign Affairs and elected officials
• Join or organise a protest in your city
• Boycott Israeli products and companies
• Pressure your government to enforce an arms embargo and diplomatic sanctions on Israel
• Pressure institutions and your work place to divest from and sanction Israel
• Use the ‚RISEFOR‘ campaign (link in bio) to pressure your government in 2 minutes
• Donate or join the next wave of flotilla – we will not stop until Palestine is free. Share this call widely on social media and with your network

08.10.2025 - 14:47 [ Freedom Flotilla Coalition / Youtube ]

Abd Elkarim Eid Boat Attacked and Abducted by Israeli Forces

The ‘Abd Elkarim Eid’ crew were illegally intercepted and abducted by the Israel military.

We call on all our governments and people to condemn Israel‘s crimes, to demand the immediate release of all abducted crew, and to demand an end to Israel’s illegal blockade and ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Take action NOW:
• Tag, email, and call your Ministry of Foreign Affairs and elected officials
• Join or organise a protest in your city
• Use the ‘RISEFOR’ campaign to pressure your government in 2 minutes
• Donate or join the next wave of flotilla – we will not stop until Palestine is free
• Share this call widely on social media and with your network

#BreakTheSiege #ActNow #Conscience #GazaFreedomFlotilla #ThousandMadleensToGaza #FreePalestine

08.10.2025 - 14:17 [ Freedom Flotilla Coalition ]

Israeli Military Attacks Flotilla in International Waters

8 October 2025 – The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and Thousand Madleens to Gaza (TMTG) confirm that three boat : Gaza Sunbirds, Alaa Al-Najajr, Anas Al-Sharif, have been attacked and illegally intercepted by the Israeli military at 04:34 at 120 nautical miles (220km) from Gaza.

Sources so far indicate that the unarmed crew aboard, including doctors, journalists, and elected officials, have been abducted, as well as the vital aid worth over $110,000 USD in medicines, respiratory equipment, and nutritional supplies that were destined for Gaza’s starving hospitals. Their whereabouts remain unknown.

“Israel has no legal authority to detain international volunteers aboard these ships,” David Heap, Canadian Boat to Gaza and Freedom Flotilla Coalition Steering Committee. “This seizure blatantly violates international law and defies the ICJ’s binding orders requiring unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza. Our volunteers are not subject to Israeli jurisdiction and cannot be criminalized for delivering aid or challenging an illegal blockade. Their detention is arbitrary, unlawful, and must end immediately.”

08.10.2025 - 14:12 [ Al Jazeera ]

Israel intercepts Freedom Flotilla Coalition vessels en route to Gaza

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) says the Israeli military attacked its convoy of boats and intercepted several vessels as they were sailing towards Gaza.

The FFC said the military had attacked The Conscience – a boat carrying 93 journalists, doctors and activists – before it attacked and intercepted three smaller boats on Wednesday.

Its passengers were “being held in unknown conditions”, it said.

Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on X that a raid on the flotilla had taken place.