Bangladesh slates Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla, demands release of all activists

Bangladesh has condemned the Israeli forces’ interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, which was carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza. In a statement on Friday, the foreign ministry described the act as “a flagrant violation of international law and a brazen manifestation of Israel’s use of hunger as a weapon of war.” Bangladesh called for the immediate and unconditional release of all detained humanitarian workers and activists, urging Israel to guarantee their safety and well-being. It urged Israel to end its illegal occupation of Gaza and the West Bank, respect international humanitarian law, and immediately cease its “genocidal war and humanitarian blockade in Gaza”. The statement noted that the flotilla represents global solidarity with the occupied Palestinian people....