At least 87 Gaza aid flotilla activists abducted by Israel on hunger strike

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On Wednesday, at least 87 activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, including Italian, French, and Canadian citizens, began a hunger strike after being abducted by Israeli forces. Several nations, including Italy, France, and Canada, summoned Israeli ambassadors to protest the activists' treatment and Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's taunting video.

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The protest comes after Israeli forces intercepted the last remaining vessel sailing towards the besieged Gaza Strip.

At least 87 Gaza aid flotilla activists abducted by Israel on hunger strike

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