Live: Israel makes unlawful interception of Alma vessel, as Sumud Flotilla reaches 'decisive moment' (www.middleeasteye.net)

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Israeli soldiers have boarded the Alma vessel, Middle East Eye can report. Alma is a the lead vessel of the Sumud Flotilla. Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories, told MEE.

Albanese said the interception is unlawful under two basic premises. Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip is illegal under international law, Albanese said, adding, "it makes no sense whatsoever."

The flotilla is roughly 80 nautical miles from the coast of Gaza. Territorial waters extend for maximum 12 nautical miles.

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[-] androidul@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

idk what you expect to happen when something is under siege? These are just provocations to the Israeli army

[-] mrdown@lemmy.world 18 points 2 weeks ago

I expect countries to do their jobs under international law

[-] androidul@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

I expect the same, don’t get me wrong. To my understanding a siege means that absolutely nothing passes no matter if it’s humanitarian or not. Shouldn’t this be done when it’s not under siege?

[-] mrdown@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago

The siege is illegal and Israel is never intending to remove it. They claim that it's because of Hamas, but it was implemented before Hamas even took power

[-] frongt@lemmy.zip 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Yeah that's the fucking point, it shouldn't be under siege in the first place!

[-] thisnameisnottolong@piefed.au 7 points 2 weeks ago

I think you forgot your Israeli flag emoji. Please continue to explain how justified the IDF is in their actions. I mean, it's not like they would deliberately murder children and laugh about it. Or starve people to death. Or systematically level an entire civilization. Or murder journalists who report on it. Provocations... I can't imagine what your bubble reality looks like.

[-] x00z@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

I don't think you're right:

The flotilla is roughly 80 nautical miles from the coast of Gaza. Territorial waters extend for maximum 12 nautical miles.

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