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West Australian
2 days ago
- Politics
- West Australian
Israel vows to stop aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg from reaching Gaza ‘by any means necessary'
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has vowed to block an aid vessel carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching Gaza, by 'any means necessary'. The Madleen departed Sicily last Sunday, aiming to breach Israel 's naval blockade on Gaza, deliver humanitarian aid, and draw attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the enclave. According to a live tracker on board the vessel, it was sailing north of the Egyptian coastal city of Rosetta on Sunday morning, roughly 160 nautical miles from Gaza. Katz said Sunday that he had instructed the Israel Defense Forces to 'prevent the 'Madelaine' hate flotilla from reaching the shores of Gaza'. 'To the anti-Semitic Greta and her fellow Hamas propaganda spokespeople, I say clearly: You should turn back — because you will not reach Gaza,' he posted on Telegram. 'Israel will act against any attempt to break the blockade or aid terrorist organisations — at sea, in the air and on land.' On Sunday, a press officer for the Madleen, Hay Sha Wiya, said the crew was 'preparing for the possibility of interception'. They also said the boat's signal had been jammed earlier in the day, causing the live tracker to display the boat's coordinates as being in Jordan. Among those on board the ship are Thiago Avila, a Brazilian activist and politician, Rima Hassan, a French member of the European Parliament, and Baptiste Andre, a French doctor who is expected to assist passengers injured in potential confrontations with Israeli forces. 'We are doing this because, no matter what odds we are against, we have to keep trying,' Thunberg said last week. 'Because the moment we stop trying is when we lose our humanity. And no matter how dangerous this mission is, it's not even near as dangerous as the silence of the entire world in the face of the live-streamed genocide.' Israel has adamantly rejected allegations of genocide. Following warnings of rising starvation in the enclave, in mid-May, Israel began to allow basic aid into Gaza, lifting an almost three-month total blockade on the entry of food, medicine and other vital supplies. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation was tasked with distributing aid in the enclave as part of a new U.S.- and Israel-backed plan, but its first two weeks in operation have been marred by controversy. Health officials say that Israel has killed dozens of Palestinians while they were seeking aid at GHF distribution points. And experts have warned that Gaza is at risk of famine if more aid is not brought in. A previous attempt by the Freedom Flotilla to reach Gaza failed last month after one of its ships was struck by two drones in international waters off Malta. The group blamed Israel for the attack, which damaged the vessel's bow. The Israeli government says the blockade is an attempt to pressure Hamas to release hostages it took during the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, terror attacks, in which some 1,200 people were killed and around 250 taken hostage, marking a major escalation in a decades-long conflict. Since then, more than 54,000 people, including thousands of children, have been killed in Gaza, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry in the enclave, which has been run by Hamas since 2007.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
Israel issues chilling threat to Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has vowed to block an aid vessel carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching Gaza, by 'any means necessary'. The Madleen departed Sicily last Sunday, aiming to breach Israel's naval blockade on Gaza, deliver humanitarian aid, and draw attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the enclave. According to a live tracker on board the vessel, it was sailing north of the Egyptian coastal city of Rosetta on Sunday morning, roughly 160 nautical miles from Gaza. Katz said Sunday that he had instructed the Israel Defense Forces to 'prevent the 'Madelaine' hate flotilla from reaching the shores of Gaza'. 'To the anti-Semitic Greta and her fellow Hamas propaganda spokespeople, I say clearly: You should turn back — because you will not reach Gaza,' he posted on Telegram. 'Israel will act against any attempt to break the blockade or aid terrorist organisations — at sea, in the air and on land.' On Sunday, a press officer for the Madleen, Hay Sha Wiya, said the crew was 'preparing for the possibility of interception'. They also said the boat's signal had been jammed earlier in the day, causing the live tracker to display the boat's coordinates as being in Jordan. Among those on board the ship are Thiago Avila, a Brazilian activist and politician, Rima Hassan, a French member of the European Parliament, and Baptiste Andre, a French doctor who is expected to assist passengers injured in potential confrontations with Israeli forces. 'We are doing this because, no matter what odds we are against, we have to keep trying,' Thunberg said last week. 'Because the moment we stop trying is when we lose our humanity. And no matter how dangerous this mission is, it's not even near as dangerous as the silence of the entire world in the face of the live-streamed genocide.' Israel has adamantly rejected allegations of genocide. Following warnings of rising starvation in the enclave, in mid-May, Israel began to allow basic aid into Gaza, lifting an almost three-month total blockade on the entry of food, medicine and other vital supplies. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation was tasked with distributing aid in the enclave as part of a new U.S.- and Israel-backed plan, but its first two weeks in operation have been marred by controversy. Health officials say that Israel has killed dozens of Palestinians while they were seeking aid at GHF distribution points. And experts have warned that Gaza is at risk of famine if more aid is not brought in. A previous attempt by the Freedom Flotilla to reach Gaza failed last month after one of its ships was struck by two drones in international waters off Malta. The group blamed Israel for the attack, which damaged the vessel's bow. The Israeli government says the blockade is an attempt to pressure Hamas to release hostages it took during the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, terror attacks, in which some 1,200 people were killed and around 250 taken hostage, marking a major escalation in a decades-long conflict. Since then, more than 54,000 people, including thousands of children, have been killed in Gaza, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry in the enclave, which has been run by Hamas since 2007.
7NEWS
2 days ago
- Politics
- 7NEWS
Israel vows to stop aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg from reaching Gaza ‘by any means necessary'
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has vowed to block an aid vessel carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching Gaza, by 'any means necessary'. The Madleen departed Sicily last Sunday, aiming to breach Israel 's naval blockade on Gaza, deliver humanitarian aid, and draw attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the enclave. According to a live tracker on board the vessel, it was sailing north of the Egyptian coastal city of Rosetta on Sunday morning, roughly 160 nautical miles from Gaza. Katz said Sunday that he had instructed the Israel Defense Forces to 'prevent the 'Madelaine' hate flotilla from reaching the shores of Gaza'. 'To the anti-Semitic Greta and her fellow Hamas propaganda spokespeople, I say clearly: You should turn back — because you will not reach Gaza,' he posted on Telegram. 'Israel will act against any attempt to break the blockade or aid terrorist organisations — at sea, in the air and on land.' On Sunday, a press officer for the Madleen, Hay Sha Wiya, said the crew was 'preparing for the possibility of interception'. They also said the boat's signal had been jammed earlier in the day, causing the live tracker to display the boat's coordinates as being in Jordan. Among those on board the ship are Thiago Avila, a Brazilian activist and politician, Rima Hassan, a French member of the European Parliament, and Baptiste Andre, a French doctor who is expected to assist passengers injured in potential confrontations with Israeli forces. 'We are doing this because, no matter what odds we are against, we have to keep trying,' Thunberg said last week. 'Because the moment we stop trying is when we lose our humanity. And no matter how dangerous this mission is, it's not even near as dangerous as the silence of the entire world in the face of the live-streamed genocide.' Israel has adamantly rejected allegations of genocide. Following warnings of rising starvation in the enclave, in mid-May, Israel began to allow basic aid into Gaza, lifting an almost three-month total blockade on the entry of food, medicine and other vital supplies. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation was tasked with distributing aid in the enclave as part of a new U.S.- and Israel-backed plan, but its first two weeks in operation have been marred by controversy. Health officials say that Israel has killed dozens of Palestinians while they were seeking aid at GHF distribution points. And experts have warned that Gaza is at risk of famine if more aid is not brought in. A previous attempt by the Freedom Flotilla to reach Gaza failed last month after one of its ships was struck by two drones in international waters off Malta. The group blamed Israel for the attack, which damaged the vessel's bow. The Israeli government says the blockade is an attempt to pressure Hamas to release hostages it took during the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, terror attacks, in which some 1,200 people were killed and around 250 taken hostage, marking a major escalation in a decades-long conflict. Since then, more than 54,000 people, including thousands of children, have been killed in Gaza, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry in the enclave, which has been run by Hamas since 2007.
NBC News
2 days ago
- Politics
- NBC News
Israel vows to stop aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg from reaching Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has vowed to block an aid vessel carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching Gaza, by 'any means necessary.' The "Madleen" departed Sicily last Sunday, aiming to breach Israel's naval blockade on Gaza, deliver humanitarian aid, and draw attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the enclave. According to a live tracker on board the vessel, it was sailing north of the Egyptian coastal city of Rosetta on Sunday morning, roughly 300 miles from Gaza. Katz said Sunday that he had instructed the Israel Defense Forces to 'prevent the 'Madelaine' hate flotilla from reaching the shores of Gaza." 'To the anti-Semitic Greta and her fellow Hamas propaganda spokespeople, I say clearly: You should turn back — because you will not reach Gaza,' he posted on Telegram. 'Israel will act against any attempt to break the blockade or aid terrorist organizations — at sea, in the air and on land.' Among those on board the ship are " Game of Thrones" actor Liam Cunningham and Rima Hassan, a French member of the European Parliament of Palestinian descent, who has been barred from entering Israel over her opposition to its military campaign in Gaza. 'We are doing this because, no matter what odds we are against, we have to keep trying,' Thunberg said last week. 'Because the moment we stop trying is when we lose our humanity. And no matter how dangerous this mission is, it's not even near as dangerous as the silence of the entire world in the face of the live-streamed genocide.' Israel has adamantly rejected allegations of genocide. following warnings of rising starvation in the enclave, in mid-May, Israel began to allow basic aid into Gaza, lifting an almost three-month complete blockade the entry of food, medicine and other vital supplies. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation was tasked with distributing aid in the enclave as part of a new U.S.- and Israel-backed plan, but its first two weeks in operation have been marred by controversy. Health officials say that dozens of Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid at GHF distribution points. And experts have warned that Gaza is at risk of famine if more aid is not brought in. A previous attempt by the Freedom Flotilla to reach Gaza failed last month after one of its ships was struck by two drones in international waters off Malta. The group blamed Israel for the attack, which damaged the vessel's bow. The Israeli government says the blockade is an attempt to pressure Hamas to release hostages it took during the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, terror attacks, in which some 1,200 people were killed and around 250 taken hostage, marking a major escalation in a decadeslong conflict. Since then, more than 54,000 people, including thousands of children, have been killed in Gaza, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry in the enclave, which has been run by Hamas since 2007.
Daily Mirror
03-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Madeleine McCann cops launch ‘last-throw-of-the-dice' search in Portugal
Cops hunting for the body of Madeleine McCann in Portugal have been left divided by the new search efforts, with some police sources stating that they are unaware of fresh evidence A new search effort is underway in a bid to finally uncover what happened to Madeleine McCann in a "last-throw-of-the-dice" search, almost 20 years after the little girl vanished on holiday in Portugal. German police have began a four-day hunt in the municipality of Lagos, which is situated next to Praia da Luz, the town in the Algarve where the three-year-old went missing during a family holiday on May 3, 2007. Despite years of renewed searches and a Europe-wide police investigation, the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain a mystery. On Tuesday, teams were spotted chopping back sections of undergrowth close to a derelict farmhouse. Officers also cordoned off dirt roads as they scoured through a large area of long grass in the area. The major search, the first for more than two years in Portugal, will focus on ruins and water storage tanks. Two wells in the Praia da Luz area will also be drained, according to local media. It comes just after Madelaine's parents, Kate and Gerry McCann marked the 18th anniversary of their daughter's disappearance and vowed to keep looking for her. They said: "No matter how near or far she is, she continues to be right here with us, every day, but especially on her special day. We continue to 'celebrate' her as the very beautiful and unique person she is. We miss her." With the search for the missing girl underway, sources have stepped forward to share their thoughts on another hunt. It has been reported that cracks were already appearing this morning between the Portuguese police who have made it clear they are simply 'complying' with decisions they haven't taken and their German counterparts. A Portuguese police source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said overnight: 'We have low expectations about these searches but we've got our orders and we're not going to stand in the way. The information that's being put out in the public arena is that they'll last five days with the preparation work and clean-up afterwards and we've been told to expect three days of full work on the ground. But on the Portuguese side at least there's wishful thinking this could all be done in one day. 'We would love to be proved wrong and see a significant discovery because it's what we've all been working towards for so many years. But the area that's going to be turned upside-down this week has already been searched by Portuguese officers.' Brueckner, currently serving a seven-year prison sentence in Germany for a 2005 Praia da Luz rape and yet to be formally charged over Madeleine's disappearance despite being named as the sole suspect, is set for release from jail in September. German prosecutors who requested this week's searches through a formal request to Portuguese legal chiefs are not thought to have offered up any information about new intelligence or tip-offs. Another well-placed Portuguese source said: 'If the Germans have got any game-changing new intelligence they haven't shared it with us yet. We know the clock is ticking on Brueckner's prison release and whilst we applaud all the efforts that are being made to seek justice here, we can't at this stage see that we're likely to be any further forward come next week.' It emerged yesterday fresh police searches would start this morning a few miles from the Ocean Club resort where Madeleine McCann vanished as her parents Kate and Gerry ate tapas nearby with their holiday friends. The start point for today's searches is expected to be the one-bed cottage Brueckner lived in for several years a 10-minute drive from Praia da Luz. The 48-year-old drifter had already served two short prison sentences in Portugal for disobedience and theft by the time Madeleine vanished. The May 2023 dam searches were the first major searches in Portugal for Madeleine McCann in nine years following an earlier June 2014 operation when British police were given permission to do digs in Praia da Luz that involved sniffer dogs trained in detecting bodies and ground-penetrating radar. Those Scotland Yard digs were linked to the leading UK police theory at the time Madeleine died during a break-in and burglars dumped her body nearby. They also failed to produce any evidence pointing to the missing youngster's whereabouts. In a smaller operation in July 2020, Portuguese police and firefighters searched three wells for Madeleine's body but failed to find any trace of her. Portuguese sources said yesterday the new searches would take place on more than 20 privately-owned pieces of land between Brueckner's old rented cottage and a rural area east heading towards Lagos known as Atalaia. One said: 'The search will take place on 21 privately-owned pieces of land which in some cases are open and not fenced off. Wells, ruins and water storage tanks will be searched. The landowners haven't had to be asked for permission and they can't stop the searches from continuing if they turn up because police will be acting with a judicial warrant.' The Policia Judiciaria police, which in Portugal has been the lead police force in the hunt for Madeleine McCann, said in its first official comment about the searches: 'The Polícia Judiciária (PJ) is complying with a European Investigation Decision (DEI) issued by the German authorities and issued by the Coordinator of the Public Prosecutor's Office of the Faro District, with a view to carrying out a wide range of measures, specifically search warrants. They will be carried out between June 2 and June 6 in the municipality of Lagos. The search warrant was issued by the Braunschweig Public Prosecutor's Office, which is conducting preliminary proceedings against a German citizen suspected of the murder of British citizen Madeleine Beth McCann, who disappeared from a holiday resort in Praia da Luz on 3 May 2007. All the evidence seized by the PJ will, with the prior authorisation of the national Public Prosecutor's Office, be handed over to the agents of the German Federal Criminal Police Service.'
