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Israel abducted my friend on the Madleen. Here’s the story you haven’t heard
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Israel abducted my friend on Madleen. She told me: tell my story

The Madleen’s mission to break Gaza’s siege was led by brave activists, including Yasemin Acar, who asked Tarek Baé to share her story for The New Arab.

Tarek Baé
17 June, 2025
Gaza aid convoy Soumoud [Getty]
Global March to Gaza
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More Maghreb Gaza convoy activists beaten, detained in Egypt

The New Arab Staff
16 June, 2025
'Freedom Flotilla' And Greta Thunberg Prepare To Depart Italy For Ga
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How an Israeli smear campaign took aim at the Madleen flotilla

Rabeea Eid
16 June, 2025
People demonstrated in Cairo to show support with the Global March to Gaza campaign [Getty]
Gaza War
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Egypt detains over 200 activists ahead of Gaza aid march

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
12 June, 2025
On the quay of San Giovanni Li Cuti, a woman raises the Palestinian flag shortly before the Madleen sets sail for Gaza on June 01, 2025 in Catania, Italy
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MENA
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Israel to expel French nationals on Gaza aid boat by end of week

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 June, 2025
An Israeli police patrol boat moves near the aid sailboat Madleen as it is moored at the southern port of Ashdod on June 10, 2025
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France accuses aid boat activists of exploiting Gaza suffering

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
11 June, 2025
The Israeli children are being used to confront the Madleen
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Israeli court upholds detention of Gaza-bound Madleen activists

The New Arab Staff
11 June, 2025
Greta Thunberg joins Freedom Flotilla aid ship for Gaza in Italy
Gaza War
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Exclusive: French medic details brutal Gaza flotilla raid

Mohamed Abd Elkawy
The New Arab Staff
11 June, 2025
Greta Thunberg with part of the crew of the ship Madleen, shortly before departure for Gaza, during the press conference in San Giovanni Li Cuti on June 01, 2025 in Catania, Italy. (Photo by Fabrizio Villa/Getty Images)
Gaza War
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Greta Thunberg, activists deported after defying Gaza blockade

The New Arab Staff
10 June, 2025
People stand on shore with Palestinian flags as a ship sails away in the background
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MENA
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Meet Madleen Kulab, the woman who inspired Gaza's aid vessel

The New Arab Staff
09 June, 2025
French doctor Baptiste André described being detained with his team under harsh conditions by Israeli forces [Getty]
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Madleen activist Suayb Ordu speaks on Gaza mission before arrest

Sebastian Shehadi

Sebastian Shehadi

09 June, 2025
Palestinians carry humanitarian aid back from a distribution point in the Bureij camp for Palestinian refugees in the central Gaza Strip early on June 9, 2025. (Photo by EYAD BABA/AFP via Getty Images)
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Israel intercepts Gaza aid boat as strikes kill dozens

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 June, 2025
The Israeli children are being used to confront the Madleen
Gaza War
MENA
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Israel sends kids to bolster Gaza siege in bizarre stunt

The New Arab Staff
08 June, 2025
Israel is allegedly planning to use commandos to stop the vessel
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Israel vows to block Gaza aid ship Madleen from reaching coast

The New Arab Staff
08 June, 2025
The humanitarian situation Gaza has reached critical levels
Global March to Gaza
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Maghreb volunteers launch Gaza siege land convoy from Tunisia

The New Arab Staff
08 June, 2025
The crew of the Madleen fear a confrontation with Israel as it nears Gaza
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Freedom Flotilla '48 hours from Gaza' amid Israeli threats

The New Arab Staff
07 June, 2025
Greta Thunberg joins Freedom Flotilla aid ship for Gaza in Italy
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MENA
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Gaza freedom flotilla says rescues migrants en route to Gaza

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
06 June, 2025
Israel has threatened the flotilla, saying it will 'defend its seas'
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MENA
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Gaza freedom flotilla slams Israel 'threat'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 June, 2025
Greta Thunberg with part of the crew of the ship Madleen, shortly before departure for Gaza, during the press conference in San Giovanni Li Cuti on June 01, 2025 in Catania, Italy. (Photo by Fabrizio Villa/Getty Images)
Tunisia
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Tunisia's football Ultras join Gaza convoy to break Israel siege

Basma El Atti
02 June, 2025
Ship carrying aid from Norway to Gaza arrives in Netherlands
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Flotilla to Gaza launches with Greta Thunberg and campaigners

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 June, 2025
Handala Ship of the Freedom Flotilla Mission in Support of Palestine [Getty]
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Gaza aid flotilla stranded after attack as Malta blocks repairs

Rima Abou Khalil
The New Arab Staff
12 May, 2025