Gaza flotilla activist blasts Israel: ‘They treat their animals better’
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Istanbul New Airport: Julien Cabral has just completed his first voyage with the “Flotilla for Gaza”.
- The 57-year-old Belgian originally from the port of Antwerp was on board a small boat that left Turkey with six other people — an Italian, another Belgian, a Malaysian, a Finn, a Canadian-Palestinian and a South African.
- About 10 members of the Israeli forces intercepted them in international waters more than 500 kilometres (310 miles) from the Israeli coast on Monday, he said as he arrived at Istanbul airport on Thursday.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize Istanbul New Airport: Julien Cabral has just completed his first voyage with the “Flotilla for Gaza”. One of his eyes is ringed with purple, he has a wound on his left temple and an injured shoulder blade.
The 57-year-old Belgian originally from the port of Antwerp was on board a small boat that left Turkey with six other people — an Italian, another Belgian, a Malaysian, a Finn, a Canadian-Palestinian and a South African.
About 10 members of the Israeli forces intercepted them in international waters more than 500 kilometres (310 miles) from the Israeli coast on Monday, he said as he arrived at Istanbul airport on Thursday.