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Hamas condemns Israel's seizure of activist boat, calls it 'piracy'

Hamas condemns Israel's seizure of activist boat, calls it 'piracy'

Middle East Eye3 days ago

Hamas condemned Israel's seizure of Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen as "state terrorism" and said it salutes its activists.
"We strongly condemn the act of piracy committed by the Israeli occupation forces by intercepting the Madaleen solidarity ship in international waters as this is an act of state-sponsored terrorism," Hamas said.
"We salute the activists of different nationalities who affirmed that Gaza is not alone. The Madaleen and upcoming land convoys from Algeria, Tunisia, Jordan, and elsewhere are living proof of the failure of Zionist propaganda."

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