US criticises allies over failure to stop Gaza aid flotilla

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The United States criticised unnamed allies on Thursday for failing to prevent an Israeli naval seizure of at least 21 Gaza-bound aid ships in international waters on Wednesday, with US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott calling the flotilla a "baseless, counterproductive stunt" and threatening consequences against supporters. Germany and Italy expressed concern and urged respect for international law, while organisers described the operation as "piracy" and reported 175 activists detained.

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Submitted by Shraddha Joshi on Fri, 05/01/2026 - 11:22 Department of State highlights allies’ inaction amid rising tensions between Washington and Europe Protesters hold banners outside the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs to protest against the detention of members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in Athens on 30 April 2026 (Aggelos Nakkas/AFP) Off The United States has criticised its allies for failing to stop a Gaza-bound aid flotilla that was raided and seized by Israeli naval forces earlier t

US criticises allies over failure to stop Gaza aid flotilla

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