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Israeli security minister Ben Gvir releases footage of detained flotilla activists

Video released by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showed detained Gaza flotilla activists handcuffed on the ground at Ashdod port.

Euronews

Israeli minister sparks outcry over video of bound flotilla activists

ASHDOD, Israel - Israel's far-right national security minister posted a video on Wednesday showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla kneeling with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground, sparking international condemnation.

Bangkok Post

Israeli security minister tells detained flotilla activists they should be jailed for a long time

Detained activists from a flotilla of boats that tried to get past Israel’s blockade of Gaza have arrived in the port city of Ashdod aboard Israeli naval ships

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Scottish fire engine destined for West Bank may return after 15-month Israeli seizure

Dundee firefighters request return of donated appliance to avoid Nablus officials having to pay £16,000 Ashdod holding fees

The Guardian - UK

Map: Israel has attacked, intercepted all Gaza-bound flotillas since 2010

For a second night in a row, members of the Global Sumud Flotilla say their ships have come under attack in Tunisia.

Al Jazeera

A ship with hundreds of tons of food aid for Gaza nears an Israeli port after leaving Cyprus

A ship loaded with 1,200 tons of food supplies for Gaza is approaching the Israeli port of Ashdod

The Independent UK

Activist Boat Handala Seized Off Gaza Brought To Israel

Israeli forces brought the pro-Palestinian activist boat Handala into the port of Ashdod on Sunday, after seizing the vessel in international waters and detaining the crew, an AFP journalist saw.

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Greta Thunberg Gaza flotilla reaches port after being seized by Israel

Activists face deportation after British-flagged vessel Madleen intercepted by Israeli military en route to Gaza

The Independent UK

Freedom Flotillas: A history of attempts to break Israel’s siege of Gaza

The Madleen, launched by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, is one of several Gaza-bound vessels intercepted by Israel.

Al Jazeera

Madleen ship tracker LIVE: Where is Greta Thunberg's Freedom Flotilla now?

Greta Thunberg and other activists will be forced to watch Israeli military footage of the October 7 attacks when they arrive at Ashdod Port, according to Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz

Evening Standard

Hezbollah fires ‘340 missiles’ at Israel, hits Ashdod naval base, Tel Aviv

Hezbollah hits Israeli military sites after Israel killed 29 in Beirut attack as EU top diplomat calls for ceasefire.

Al Jazeera

One Killed, Four Injured In Shooting Near Israeli City

Shooting incident near Ashdod results in one fatality and injuries, prompting swift responses from medical and police authorities.

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Challenges of the Gaza humanitarian aid pier offer lessons for the US Army

The Army commander in charge of the U.S. military's Gaza pier project says the mission was the biggest “organizational leadership challenge” he has ever experienced

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US Military Dismantles Gaza Pier After Aid Mission

Learn about the U.S. military's transition from Gaza aid pier to Ashdod port, addressing challenges in humanitarian aid delivery.

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US military pier for carrying aid to Gaza will be dismantled after weather and security problems

The U.S. military-built pier to carry humanitarian aid to Gaza will be dismantled and brought home, ending a mission fraught with weather and security problems

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US Military Pauses Gaza Pier Construction Due To Weather

US military pauses construction of Gaza humanitarian pier due to weather, relocates to Port of Ashdod.

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First Aid Shipment Reaches Gaza Through Ashdod Port

Israel successfully delivers aid to Gaza through Ashdod Port, supporting humanitarian efforts in the region.

The Guardian - UK

What aid routes will Israel open into Gaza and what happens next?

Israel has bowed to US pressure to allow more aid into the strip but questions remain about how quickly it will take effect

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Flour for Gaza to be shipped through the Israeli port in Ashdod, the White House says

Humanitarian groups had called for Israel to open the port to help alleviate the food crisis. All of Gaza's 2.2 million residents are at imminent risk of famine, the U.N. warns.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish footballer shares how he fled Israel after Hamas attack

A SCOTTISH footballer who plays in Israel has told of how he had to flee the country after Hamas launched an attack.

France 24

Civilians take shelter as rockets rain down on southern Israel

The towns of Ashdod and Ashkelon, just a stone's throw from Gaza in southern Israel, were the targets of a hail of rockets on October 9 and 10. Two locals told the FRANCE 24 Observers team about the stress of each alert, and how they were able to get to…

Tribune News Service

From Gold Dome to Iron Dome: Georgia leaders visit Israeli antimissile system

ASHDOD, Israel – Just last week, the imposing battery on an isolated field just outside this coastal Israeli city lit up with projectiles to counter the barrage of missiles fired from nearby Gaza. On Tuesday, it was the site of a visit from some of Georgia’s top elected officials.

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