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Convoy Activists Report Abuse in Israeli Prison After Gaza Flotilla Arrest
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Convoy Activists Report Abuse in Israeli Prison After Gaza Flotilla Arrest

Several released convoy activists testify to abuses and violations in Israeli prison, and to specifically degrading treatment of Greta Thunberg. The Israeli Foreign Ministry denies – but Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir states "proudly" that the activists are being treated as terrorists
Swedes Detained in Israel May Be Flown Out Tomorrow, Says Foreign Minister
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Swedes Detained in Israel May Be Flown Out Tomorrow, Says Foreign Minister

The nine Swedish activists who are being detained in Israel may be allowed to leave the country on Monday, according to Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party). Anna Fransson, spokesperson for Global Movement to Gaza Sweden, tells TT that the Swedes will be deported to Greece
Swedish Ministry Urges Israel to Provide Clean Water to Activists
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Swedish Ministry Urges Israel to Provide Clean Water to Activists

Further 137 activists from the Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla have been deported, Israel announces. Detained Greta Thunberg has in contact with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs complained about dehydration and hunger, reports The Guardian
Netanyahu Approved Drone Attack on Gaza Convoy with Greta Thunberg
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Netanyahu Approved Drone Attack on Gaza Convoy with Greta Thunberg

Benjamin Netanyahu approved the drone attacks on the Gaza convoy that Greta Thunberg was on, according to sources for American CBS.
Foreign Ministry Advises Against Non-Essential Travel to Madagascar
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Foreign Ministry Advises Against Non-Essential Travel to Madagascar

Swedish Activists, Including Greta Thunberg, Imprisoned and on Hunger Strike
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Swedish Activists, Including Greta Thunberg, Imprisoned and on Hunger Strike

The last boat belonging to the Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla has been boarded, reports Israeli media. Ten Swedish activists, including Greta Thunberg, from the convoy have according to Global Movement to Gaza been taken to a prison in the desert
Over 400 Gaza Convoy Activists, Including Greta Thunberg, Taken to Israel
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Over 400 Gaza Convoy Activists, Including Greta Thunberg, Taken to Israel

A last boat belonging to the Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla that has not yet been stopped is expected to be boarded if it continues towards Gaza. Israel states that they have totally taken over 400 people from the other boats to the port city Ashdod
15 Swedes Including Greta Thunberg on Gaza Flotilla, Ministry Warns
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15 Swedes Including Greta Thunberg on Gaza Flotilla, Ministry Warns

A fifteen-strong group of Swedes are on board the ships in the Global Sumud Flotilla's Gaza convoy, the Foreign Ministry reports on its website.
Rubio Urges Lavrov to End Ukraine Conflict at UN Meeting
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Rubio Urges Lavrov to End Ukraine Conflict at UN Meeting

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges at a meeting in New York his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to stop the killing in Ukraine. Lavrov talks about "common interests" of peaceful solutions – but criticizes European countries
Swedish Journalist Faces Terror Charges in Turkey Trial
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Swedish Journalist Faces Terror Charges in Turkey Trial

Joakim Medin's fate is in the hands of a Turkish court. On Thursday, the trial for terrorist offenses against the Swedish journalist begins
Greta Thunberg's Gaza Convoy Reportedly Under Drone Attack
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Greta Thunberg's Gaza Convoy Reportedly Under Drone Attack

The convoy, which, with Greta Thunberg and other activists on board, is sailing to Gaza with supplies, is reported to be under fire from drones again.
Israel Vows to Enforce Gaza Blockade Against Incoming Ship Convoy
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Israel Vows to Enforce Gaza Blockade Against Incoming Ship Convoy

The ship convoy sailing towards Gaza with supplies will not be allowed to dock at the Gaza Strip and thus break Israel's blockade of the Palestinian territory.
Iran Ends Cooperation with IAEA After UN Sanctions Vote
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Iran Ends Cooperation with IAEA After UN Sanctions Vote

Iran will terminate its cooperation with the UN's atomic energy agency IAEA after the UN Security Council voted to reinstate sanctions against the country, the country's highest security body announced on Saturday.
Portugal to Recognize Independent Palestinian State Sunday
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Portugal to Recognize Independent Palestinian State Sunday

EU and NATO Condemn Russian Airspace Violation Over Estonia
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EU and NATO Condemn Russian Airspace Violation Over Estonia

EU and Nato direct sharp criticism towards Russia since Russian fighter planes violated Estonia's airspace for twelve minutes. Estonia refers to Nato's article 4 for a crisis meeting about the air violation when three planes of the type Mig-31 flew in over the Gulf of Finland
Israel Labels Thunberg's Gaza Flotilla a Jihad Initiative
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Israel Labels Thunberg's Gaza Flotilla a Jihad Initiative

The convoy which, with Greta Thunberg and other activists on board, is sailing towards Gaza with supplies is a "jihad initiative", claims Israel.
Syria and Israel Nearing Agreement to Halt Military Actions
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Syria and Israel Nearing Agreement to Halt Military Actions

Syria will conclude several agreements with Israel before the year is over. Among other things, it's about getting an end to Israel's attacks in Syria, according to a source at the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Billström Criticizes Kristersson's National Security Council Project
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Billström Criticizes Kristersson's National Security Council Project

Sweden's national security council is today no more than a discussion forum, according to the former Foreign Minister Tobias Billström's (The Moderate Party) verdict on the Prime Minister and party brother Ulf Kristersson's prestige project. To become credible and be of use, it must become narrower, sharper and – including the security advisor – be given a clear role, Billström claims in his new book
Global Leaders Condemn Israel's Escalation in Gaza
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Global Leaders Condemn Israel's Escalation in Gaza

Israel's intensified offensive against Gaza city is condemned by among others the UN, European powers and the King of Spain. The concern is great for more civilian casualties
Qatar to Review Diplomatic and Economic Ties with Israel
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Qatar to Review Diplomatic and Economic Ties with Israel

A number of Arab and Muslim countries are urging a review of all "diplomatic and economic" relations with Israel. The statement comes after an extraordinary summit in Qatar on Monday
Russian Drones Deliberately Breach Polish Airspace, Says Swedish PM
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Russian Drones Deliberately Breach Polish Airspace, Says Swedish PM

Russian drones deliberately violated Polish airspace last week, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) at a press conference. This is incredibly close to Sweden
Venezuela Accuses USA of Harassing Fishermen in Economic Zone
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Venezuela Accuses USA of Harassing Fishermen in Economic Zone

Venezuela reports that the USA stopped and seized a fishing boat for eight hours on water that falls within Venezuela's economic zone.
Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Attempt
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Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Attempt

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro is sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison for coup attempt. Bolsonaro's defenders state that the verdict will be appealed
Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Polish Airspace Violation
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Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Polish Airspace Violation

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