politics
May 1, 2026
Reporters Without Borders accuse Israel of “abducting” journalists
Reporters Without Borders has condemned the detention of three journalists aboard the Gaza-bound activist flotilla by Israel
TL;DR
- Reporters Without Borders (RSF) accuses Israel of kidnapping three journalists on a Gaza-bound activist flotilla.
- The Israeli Navy intercepted 22 boats of the Second Sumud Flotilla near Crete, detaining 175 people.
- The flotilla aimed to breach the Israeli naval blockade of the Palestinian enclave.
- RSF condemned the 'abduction' in international waters and stated Israel is responsible for the journalists' safety.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez accused Israel of violating international maritime law and urged the EU to suspend a trade agreement.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked the Navy for intercepting 'Hamas supporters'.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar dismissed the flotilla as a 'PR stunt' and stated activists were unharmed.
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