Katz discusses property seizure law amid renewed Gaza flotilla
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Defense Minister Israel Katz cited Section 56(b) of the Counterterrorism Law, allowing seizure of ships and property intended for terrorist activities, in response to a flotilla heading to Gaza from Spain.
- Katz labeled the Global Sumud Flotilla as organized by Hamas under the pretext of humanitarian aid, leading to sanctions against its fundraising campaign as part of efforts to counter Hamas and destabilization attempts in Gaza.
- The Defense Ministry stated that the US is involved in the sanctions against the flotilla, emphasizing the international cooperation in the economic campaign against Hamas.
- Katz asserted that the flotilla violates UN Resolution 2803, which requires aid to Gaza to pass through official channels, and claimed it undermines regional stability efforts led by the Trump administration.
- The current flotilla consists of over 60 vessels from Italy and Spain, carrying activists including Margaret Connoly, sister of the Irish president, and several Brazilian activists.
