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Greta Thunberg, activists pushed back from Gaza; Israel shares video of Madleen boat
Israel shared a video of the prominent activists who were onboard the Gaza aid ship, which will now head towards Ashdod Port. Defence Minister Israel Katz said that the passengers will be shown videos from October 7. read more Israel's Foreign Ministry shared a video showing the detained activists who were bound to an aid boat heading to Gaza. The Israeli authorities shared the video after seizing control of the vessel named 'Madleen', which was carrying prominent activists, including Climate Activist Greta Thunberg. The Israeli Foreign Ministry shared the video of the activists on board being given food and water. The Israeli authorities have been calling it a 'selfie yacht,' negating the importance of the mission. 'All the passengers of the 'selfie yacht' are safe and unharmed. They were provided with sandwiches and water. The show is over,' the ministry wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Earlier, the ministry noted that the boat was being towed to Israeli shores, and the activists would be deported soon after they arrive in Israel. The Israeli authorities noted that the 'tiny amount of aid' it was carrying would be sent to Gaza. All the passengers of the 'selfie yacht' are safe and unharmed. They were provided with sandwiches and water. The show is over. — Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) June 9, 2025 Where is the boat now heading According to The Times of Israel, the Madleen and its passengers will be taken to the Israeli port of Ashdod. The Israeli news outlet reported that the naval unit, Shayetet 13, was responsible for the interception at around 3 am local time. Meanwhile, Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, issued a statement congratulating the Israeli army on the 'quick and safe takeover' of the Madleen, the Gaza-bound aid vessel. Katz said that activists would show the video of the October 7 attacks. 'I congratulate the IDF for the quick and safe takeover of the 'Madlan' flotilla to prevent them from breaking the blockade and reaching the shores of Gaza. I instructed the IDF to show the flotilla passengers the video of the horrors of the October 7 massacre when they arrive at the port of Ashdod,' the Israeli defence minister said in the post. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Israeli Navy is currently communicating with the 'selfie yacht'. Using an international civilian communication system, the Israeli Navy has instructed the 'selfie yacht' to change its course due to its approach toward a restricted area. — Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) June 8, 2025 'It is appropriate that the anti-Semitic Greta and her fellow Hamas supporters see exactly who the Hamas terrorist organisation they came to support and for whom they work is, what atrocities they committed against women, the elderly, and children, and against whom Israel is fighting to defend itself,' he added. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the interception of the vessel and called for the protection of the crew onboard. The MFA based in the West Bank said that it 'appreciates their efforts and the extreme hardships and dangers they endured at sea in pursuit of this noble humanitarian goal of standing by our people in the Gaza Strip.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The Ministry calls on the international community and all countries to heed the call of international activists and their humanitarian message,' the ministry further reads.
The Herald Scotland
23-05-2025
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Israeli embassy workers killed identified as Yaron Lischinsky, Sarah Lynn Milgrim
The couple was exiting the Capital Jewish Museum around 9 p.m. ET when they were shot, Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith said at a news conference. The suspect was identified as Elias Rodriguez, 30, of Chicago. Rodriguez was detained by security and yelled "Free, free Palestine," when taken into custody, Smith said. Investigators believe Rodriguez acted alone. Lischinsky and Milgrim were about to get engaged, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said during the news conference. "The young man purchased a ring this week with the intention of proposing to his girlfriend next week in Jerusalem," Leiter said. "They were a beautiful couple who came to enjoy an evening in Washington's cultural center." Capital Jewish Museum Shooting: Couple slain as they exited DC Jewish community event What to know about shooting outside D.C.'s Capital Jewish Museum Smith said a preliminary investigation indicates that the victims were exiting an event at the Capitol Jewish Museum when the shooting occurred. Rodriguez was seen pacing back and forth outside the museum before the shooting, Smith said. The suspect approached a group of four people and opened fire, striking Lischinsky and Milgrim. Rodriguez entered the museum and was detained by event security, Smith said. Officers responding to the scene discovered one man and one woman unconscious and not breathing, Smith said. Despite "life-saving efforts" by first responders, both Lischinsky and Milgrim died at the scene, Smith added. We are shocked and horrified this morning by the news of the brutal terrorist attack that claimed the lives of two of our Embassy staff members in Washington -- Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim. May their memory be a blessing. We embrace the grieving families during this... — Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) May 22, 2025 Who was Yaron Lischinsky? Lischinsky was a research assistant for Middle East and North African affairs at the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C., according to his LinkedIn. He held a master's degree in government, diplomacy & strategy from Reichman University in Israel and a bachelor's degree in international relations & Asian studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He was also fluent in English, Hebrew and German, according to his LinkedIn. "I'm an ardent believer in the vision that was outlined in the Abraham Accords and believe that expanding the circle of peace with our Arab neighbors and pursuing regional cooperation is in the best interest of the State of Israel and the Middle East as a whole," Lischinsky said on his LinkedIn profile. Who was Sarah Lynn Milgrim? Milgrim worked at the Israeli embassy since November 2023, according to her LinkedIn profile. She held a master's degree in international affairs from American University, a master's degree in natural resources and sustainable development from The University for Peace and a bachelor's degree in environmental studies from the University of Kansas, according to her profile. "My passion lies at the intersection of peacebuilding, religious engagement, and environmental work," she said on her LinkedIn profile. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
