The European Union has announced a new wave of sanctions targeting both Hamas and extremist Israeli settlers, aiming to address violence on both sides of the conflict.
As Israel defends its strict maritime blockade and accuses activists of supporting Hamas, leaders from Turkey and Ireland have strongly condemned the interception of the 50-boat Global Sumud mission.
Jerusalem says the men are affiliated with the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA), a group accused by Washington of “clandestinely acting on behalf of” Hamas.
