Father of Gaza flotilla activist says UK ignored call for help after son seized by Israel

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The father of a British activist seized by Israeli forces during a raid on the Gaza Sumud Flotilla in international waters stated the UK government has provided no support. Hasnain Jafer was abducted earlier this week while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid, and his father expressed distress over the lack of official updates and his son's condition.

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Submitted by Kayla Rahaman on Thu, 05/21/2026 - 15:13 Jafer Taasleem said he has received no help from the government or his local MP Shabana Mahmood after his son who took part in the Global Sumud Flotilla was abducted by Israel Protesters holding Palestinian flags and placards march along Piccadilly in central London during a "Nakba" demonstration in support of Palestine and against the Far Right, organised by Stop The War coalition on 16 May 2026 (AFP) Off The father of a British student acti

Father of Gaza flotilla activist says UK ignored call for help after son seized by Israel

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