Israel detains 11 Canadians on Gaza flotilla (opens in new tab)

Israeli forces intercepted the remaining vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla in the eastern Mediterranean as the convoy tried to reach Gaza by sea, and at least 11 Canadians were among those detained, CBC reported. Israel’s Foreign Ministry said more than 400 activists were being transferred to Israel and would be allowed to meet consular officials. Video footage cited by Reuters showed Israeli soldiers firing toward at least two vessels. Israel said troops did not use live ammunition, that ...