Israeli Navy Seizes Gaza-Bound Aid Ship, Detains 12 Activists

Tel Aviv /PNN/

 The Israeli navy seized the Gaza-bound ship “Madelin” early Monday as it approached what Israel claims to be its territorial waters, arresting its crew and 12 international activists on board. The vessel was part of the Freedom Flotilla mission, which aimed to deliver humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip.

According to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, the activists aboard the “Madelin” were “abducted by Israeli forces” and contact with the vessel was…