US media criticised as Israeli forces detain, assault American activist Chris Smalls – Middle East Monitor

The Israeli army stormed the Handala aid ship, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, last Saturday as it attempted to reach the Gaza Strip carrying aid for Palestinians facing severe hunger. All 21 activists on board, who were seen surrendering with their hands raised, were detained in a dramatic operation captured through videos and photographs by the coalition

Among those arrested was Chris Smalls, the American labour activist known for leading the successful…