( 999)- Weaponised Starvation in Gaza

On Monday, 9 June 2025, Israeli forces boarded the Madleen in international waters, an aid ship attempting to break the siege imposed by Israel on the Gaza Strip since 2 March. The crew of activists and journalists, including one member of the European parliament, was forced to throw their phones overboard and was subsequently detained.On Monday, 9 June 2025, Israeli forces boarded the Madleen in international waters, an aid ship attempting to break the siege imposed by Israel on the Gaza Strip since 2 March. The crew of activists and journalists, including one member of the European parliament, was forced to throw their phones overboard and was subsequently detained. This was an illegal act by Israel as it was carried out in inter­national waters where it does not hold territorial sovereignty. However, this incident not only brought international attention to the Israeli blockade of Gaza through the denial of aid and essential supplies, but it also highlighted the extent to which Israel is prepared to descend to ensure a complete blockade of Gaza.