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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Italian priest refused entry to Israel, deported due to 'public security reasons'
The priest, Don Nandino Capovilla from Venice, was set to take part in a pilgrimage to Bethlehem along with fifteen others. An Italian priest was refused entry to Israel at Ben-Gurion Airport over 'public security issues' and deported to Greece, Italian media reported on Monday. The priest, Don Nandino Capovilla from Venice, was set to take part in a pilgrimage to Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and the West Bank along with fifteen others, under the leadership of Archbishop Giovanni Ricchiuti, the president of Pax Christi Italy. Pax Christi is a Catholic peace movement with 120 member organizations worldwide. Capovilla was formerly the national coordinator of Pax Christi and has consistently spoken about 'the genocide of the Palestinian people.' He recently co-authored a book with Betta Tusset featuring a compilation of stories about life in the Gaza Strip. According to the online news site Veneto TourGuide, Capovilla was stopped immediately after stepping off the plane. The Italian daily newspaper, Corriere della Sera, reported that Capovilla was then presented with a form titled 'Decision regarding the refusal of entry into Israel,' which he refused to sign. The form reportedly read: 'He is not permitted to enter Israel,' with the reason for refusal cited as 'Considerations relating to public security, public safety, or public order.' It further stated that 'the person will be removed from Israel as soon as possible and in the meantime will be held in a designated facility.' Flight back to Italy Corriere della Sera added that Capovilla spent the remainder of the day in a facility pertaining to the Israeli authorities near the airport before flying to Cyprus, then to Italy via Frankfurt. On his Facebook page, Capovilla said he spent seven hours in a holding facility before having his phone and suitcase returned. He called on journalists covering the story to dedicate just one line to his well-being. The rest, Capovilla said, should be devoted to 'demanding sanctions against a state that bombs mosques and churches as part of the 'errors' it makes.' 'I do not authorize any journalist to interview me about my seven hours of detention unless they also write about the people who have been prisoners in their own land for seventy years,' he added. Ricchiuti, who successfully reached Bethlehem with the rest of the delegation, told the newspaper that he was not told what the specific reason for Capovilla's deportation was. He believed, however, that it was due to a book that Capovilla recently published, named Under the Gaza Sky. The blurb of Under the Gaza Sky condemns those who reduce the 'ongoing massacre' of Palestinians 'to something that started on October 7, 2023.' Within the book, the chapters are called 'When They Take Away Your Freedom to Leave,' 'When They Take Away Your Roof,' 'When They Take Away Your Bread,' and 'When They Take Away Your Water.' As for the Pax Christi 'pilgrimage of justice in the Holy Land,' it has taken a decisively anti-Israel stance. The website calls on the Italian Parliament and government to condemn Israel, suspend all weapon shipments to Israel, and recognize a Palestinian state. 'We tried everything, pulled every string, but it was no use, unfortunately,' Ricchiuti said regarding the refusal to allow Capovilla entry. 'We're here, from Rome and Venice, on a pilgrimage as part of our campaign for justice and peace: [build] bridges, not walls.' The Jerusalem Post reached out to the Population and Immigration Authority for comment. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Whoever raises their hand against Israel will have their hand cut off,' Israel Katz warns Houthis
Defense Minister Israel Katz warned the Houthi terrorists following the launch of a missile, which triggered sirens across central Israel, including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, on Sunday afternoon. Defense Minister Israel Katz denounced the Houthis firing a missile towards central Israel on Sunday, stating that the Yemen-based terror group will "pay with compound interest for every attempt to fire at Israel," in a post on his personal X/Twitter. "We are imposing an air and sea blockade on them that hurts them greatly, and this morning we struck infrastructure and energy targets. This is just the beginning. The continuation will be strong and painful," he added. "Whoever raises a hand against Israel - their hand will be cut off," he concluded. This came after sirens sounded across central Israel, including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The IDF successfully intercepted the missile, the military confirmed, and no injuries were reported, Magen David Adom added. Ben-Gurion Airport temporarily closed air traffic due to the sirens sounding. The missile, in turn, followed the IDF, striking an energy infrastructure site that was used by the Houthis in Yemen, the military confirmed on Sunday morning. According to the IDF, the strikes were conducted in response to repeated attacks by Houthis against Israel and Israeli civilians, including launching surface-to-surface missiles and drones toward Israeli territory. Army Radio reported that the Israel Navy struck in Yemen and targeted the Haziz power station. The report compared the strike to an earlier one this year in the port of Hodeidah. The Houthi-run Beirut-based Al Masirah TV reported earlier that a power plant south of the Yemeni capital Sanaa was hit by an "aggression," knocking some of its generators out of service. The Yemeni channel did not identify the source of the reported "aggression." Were senior Houthi terrorists present during the strike? Senior Houthi leaders were at the power station at the time of the strike, according to a report by UK-based outlet The Telegraph. Solve the daily Crossword
Economic Times
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Caitlyn Jenner trapped in Israel, sends urgent message amid rising conflict
Reuters Caitlyn Jenner in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Shir Torem Prominent American figures Caitlyn Jenner and CNN commentator Scott Jennings are currently in Israel during a period of heightened military tensions as Israel conducts strikes against Iran. Both, separately, are facing significant challenges in leaving the country due to the closure of Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv amid the escalating conflict. Jenner, who traveled to Israel as the guest of honor for the 2025 Tel Aviv Pride Parade, conveyed an urgent 12-word message to her daughter Kylie Jenner, reassuring her of her safety. In an interview on Israeli television, Jenner stated, "I communicated with my daughter Kylie, and she asked me to remain. I assured her, "Don't worry, I'll keep myself safe, and they'll take care of me." Jenner has been actively sharing her experiences and solidarity with Israel on social media. On June 12, she posted on X (formerly Twitter), "My heart is here, with the beautiful people, in @Israel,' accompanied by images depicting various scenes from Israel, including her visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The official State of Israel account also highlighted Jenner's presence at the Wall, noting her participation in local events and media interviews. Her visit, initially planned to celebrate Tel Aviv's Pride Parade, was disrupted by the outbreak of hostilities. The parade, scheduled for June 13, was canceled due to concerns over potential retaliatory attacks from Iran following Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites. Jenner expressed her heartfelt support for Israel in an Instagram post, stating, "My heart is with Israel now and forever. Evil shall not prevail!.' Scott Jennings, who was in Israel when the conflict escalated, reported being effectively trapped in the country due to the airport shutdown. From his hotel in Tiberius by the Sea of Galilee, Jennings described hearing missile attacks he attributed to Iranian retaliation. He shared a video on X showing what he believed were missile strikes and expressed strong support for Israel, emphasizing the existential nature of the conflict: "We are in a fight for Western civilization around the world. As I type this from Israel, it's abundantly clear they are in a fight for their very survival as a nation." The closure of Ben-Gurion Airport has left many travelers, including Jenner and Jennings, unable to depart Israel. The airport's official website posted a notice advising against traveling to the airport due to the cancellation of all flights amid the security situation.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Caitlyn Jenner trapped in Israel, sends urgent message amid rising conflict
Prominent American figures Caitlyn Jenner and CNN commentator Scott Jennings are currently in Israel during a period of heightened military tensions as Israel conducts strikes against Iran. Both, separately, are facing significant challenges in leaving the country due to the closure of Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv amid the escalating conflict. Jenner, who traveled to Israel as the guest of honor for the 2025 Tel Aviv Pride Parade , conveyed an urgent 12-word message to her daughter Kylie Jenner, reassuring her of her safety. In an interview on Israeli television, Jenner stated, "I communicated with my daughter Kylie, and she asked me to remain. I assured her, "Don't worry, I'll keep myself safe, and they'll take care of me." Jenner has been actively sharing her experiences and solidarity with Israel on social media . On June 12, she posted on X (formerly Twitter), "My heart is here, with the beautiful people, in @Israel ,' accompanied by images depicting various scenes from Israel, including her visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The official State of Israel account also highlighted Jenner's presence at the Wall, noting her participation in local events and media interviews. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Linda Kozlowski, 67, Shows Off Her Perfect Figure In A New Photo Today's NYC Undo Her visit, initially planned to celebrate Tel Aviv's Pride Parade, was disrupted by the outbreak of hostilities. The parade, scheduled for June 13, was canceled due to concerns over potential retaliatory attacks from Iran following Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites . Jenner expressed her heartfelt support for Israel in an Instagram post, stating, "My heart is with Israel now and forever. Evil shall not prevail!.' Scott Jennings, who was in Israel when the conflict escalated, reported being effectively trapped in the country due to the airport shutdown. From his hotel in Tiberius by the Sea of Galilee, Jennings described hearing missile attacks he attributed to Iranian retaliation. He shared a video on X showing what he believed were missile strikes and expressed strong support for Israel, emphasizing the existential nature of the conflict: "We are in a fight for Western civilization around the world. As I type this from Israel, it's abundantly clear they are in a fight for their very survival as a nation." Live Events The closure of Ben-Gurion Airport has left many travelers, including Jenner and Jennings, unable to depart Israel. The airport's official website posted a notice advising against traveling to the airport due to the cancellation of all flights amid the security situation.
LeMonde
10-06-2025
- Politics
- LeMonde
Boat for Gaza: La France Insoumise rallies support for Rima Hassan
Breaking the Israeli blockade was the goal of the MADLEEN sailboat crew, whose journey was cut short off the coast of the Gaza Strip. The 12 pro-Palestinian activists on board, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and MEP Rima Hassan of the left-wing France Insoumise party, were delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza. During the night of June 8 to 9, Israeli naval commandos intercepted the vessel about 31 nautical miles from the Palestinian enclave, redirecting it to the port of Ashdod in southern Israel. During the day, while the 12 activists – six of whom are French – were handed over to Israeli police, the French embassy requested consular access to visit them to ensure their well-being and prepare for their prompt return to France. This marked the second time Hassan had been expelled from Israel: On February 25, she was denied entry upon arrival at Ben-Gurion Airport. While the humanitarian mission failed, the activists' communications campaign proved successful. This was especially true for Hassan, who had been at the forefront of the media battle since the boat departed Italy eight days earlier. At regular intervals, she provided updates on the expedition's progress while warning of alleged threats facing the vessel and its crew. This dramatic narrative received wide attention on social media and was supported by the entire La France Insoumise movement from the first days of the MADLEEN's journey toward Gaza.
