US federal prosecutors have indicted eight pro-Palestinian activists for allegedly orchestrating a criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials and targeting the Jewish Federation of Greater Detroit. The charges include conspiracy and criminal threats, with prosecutors vowing to counter intimidation with justice.
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment against eight pro-Palestinian activists accused of a criminal intimidation campaign targeting University of Michigan officials and companies with ties to Israel. The indictment details vandalism and threats, including symbols used by Hamas.
Israel has deported hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists detained after their Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted. The move follows international condemnation, including from the UK, Poland, and Italy, over a video showing Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir taunting detainees.
The statement, adopted unanimously by Turkish lawmakers, calls for the immediate release of 175 pro-Palestinian activists
Israeli naval forces intercepted at least 22 boats from a 58-vessel pro-Palestinian flotilla in international waters near Crete, detaining about 175 activists. The Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail two weeks ago from Spain, France and Italy to break Israel's Gaza blockade, called the seizure "piracy" and a violation of international law. Israel dismissed the flotilla as a "PR stunt" driven by Hamas to sabotage Trump's peace plan, stating the activists were being transported to Israel.
