French MPs denounce Israel’s ‘illegal’ interception of Gaza-bound aid ship – Middle East Monitor

French lawmakers today demanded the release of detained activists following Israel’s interception of the aid ship Madleen in international waters as it was making its way to break the siege on Gaza.

Leftist France Unbowed (LFI) said in a statement that detaining activists on the aid ship is a “clear violation of international law.”

The British-flagged ship Madleen aimed to break a crippling blockade imposed by Israel on Gaza, where nearly 55,000…