Seizure of the Madleen ship by Israeli forces and deportation of activists
June 9, 2025
The Madleen ship was seized by Israeli forces on Monday. The 12 activists on board will be deported to their home countries, while the Israeli representative questioned the humanitarian nature of the mission. Turkey condemned the ship's seizure, and the French president called for the return of French citizens involved in the mission. The activists are held in separate cells with imposed restrictions.