Three N.L. activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla released from Israeli detention
Three N.L. activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla released from Israeli detention
Three Newfoundland and Labrador activists who were part of a flotilla that was detained by Israeli forces have been released and are en route home to Canada.
Sadie Mees, Devoney Ellis, and Nikita Stapleton travelled safely to Amman, Jordan, Sunday morning. The members of the Canadian Boat to Gaza, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, were aiming to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade.
The World Health Organization and international NGOs have declared famine conditions in the Gaza Strip have been ongoing since August.
Kira Mees, Sadie’s mother, says she last heard from her daughter around Oct. 7. Sadie told her mom that The Conscience, the boat she was on, was nearing an interception point, and she may be detained in Israel.
“It was so scary,” says Mees. “We were getting reports of mistreatment happening with the detainees, and to know that your kid is in a dangerous situation … it was really hard.”
Mees was able to have a short call with Sadie on Sunday morning, and has seen a photograph of her daughter. She says Sadie appears tired, but otherwise alright.
According to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, the ships were intercepted by Israel, and six Canadian activists, including the three from Newfoundland, were held in Israel’s Ketzi’ot prison.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry says a total of 145 activists were brought to shore for processing and deportation, following the interception.
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