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Stories from Returning #WomenToGaza – Struggle to End Illegal Israeli Blockade Continues
Women’s Boat to Gaza – TRANSCEND Media Service, 10 Oct 2016

8 Oct 2016 – When Zaytouna-Oliva was surrounded by Israeli war ships, Mairead Maguire stated: “This is Israeli state piracy” and she continued as the yacht was illegally boarded and commandeered. The women were detained for two days–a relatively short time compared with previous flotillas–perhaps due to the enormous support from individuals, organisations, MEPs, and high profile personalities such as Pink Floyd. After being taken to Israel against their will, some of them report they were prevented from sleeping during their detention.

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