“Greece and Israel must be held to account for their illegal actions” (FIDH, 2026-05-07)

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>> On 30 April, hundreds of activists taking part in the #GlobalSumudFlotilla were unlawfully intercepted by Israeli authorities in international waters within the Greek search and
rescue zone.

>> With the consent of the Greek authorities, these activists were unlawfully disembarked at a small port in Lasithi, Crete.

>> This was an abduction in international waters, within the Greek SAR zone…

>> … the vessels of the humanitarian mission had repeatedly issued distress signals (SOS), no rescue operation appears.

>> The international law is clear on that matters: Greek authorities have to provide assistance to persons in distress within their Search and Rescue (SAR) zone and to conduct the necessary rescue operations …

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