Condemnation and protests against Israel’s raid of Gaza aid flotilla

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: Gaza

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Protests erupted in response to the Israeli raid on a humanitarian aid flotilla heading to Gaza. Participants expressed outrage over Israel's use of force, which has been widely condemned by international organizations. Palestinian authorities also denounced the incident, calling for immediate action to protect the rights of Palestinians.

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