Americans Detained in Gaza Flotilla: Israel Intercepts Aid Convoy
A group of Americans, including several Californians, have been detained by Israeli forces after attempting to sail a humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza. The Gaza Sumud Flotilla set sail from Barcelona with volunteers from various countries, aiming to deliver much-needed supplies to Palestinians in Gaza. Among the detained is David Adler, a co-founder of Progressive International, who had been posting updates until his communication stopped on October 1.
The flotilla, which included about 10 boats, was intercepted by Israeli naval forces. Besides Adler, three other Californians were also detained: Tommy Marcus, Geraldine Ramirez, and Logan Hollarsmith. Emily Wilder, another Southern Californian, was on board to document the effort for Jewish Currents. Adler's family had tried to dissuade him from joining due to safety concerns, citing a previous Israeli raid in 2010 that resulted in deaths and injuries. They later learned he was taken to Ashdod port and then transferred to Ketziot prison in the Negev Desert, but they haven't been able to reach him since October 1.
As of Monday, only a few American participants have been released, with 21 remaining in Israeli custody. Israel's two-year-long siege on Gaza has had devastating consequences, with over 60,000 people killed and famine triggered, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health and a U.N. commission of inquiry. California Democrats have called on the State Department to facilitate the 'immediate and safe release' of the detained Americans.
The detention of these Americans has sparked concern and calls for their release. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with the U.N. warning that the Strip could become uninhabitable by 2020. The fate of the detained Americans and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza continue to be pressing issues.
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