Beatings and rubber bullets: Onboard the flotilla intercepted by Israel

About this episode

Zack Schofield recounts the interception of a flotilla by the Israeli navy and his experiences in custody.

A flotilla of boats carrying aid towards Gaza was still hundreds of kilometres from the coast when the Israeli navy moved in. Australian activist Zack Schofield was on one of the 50 boats. He says the first sign something was coming was the sound of drones overhead; then radio warnings, military vessels, and soldiers boarding the ship. What happened next is now the subject of serious allegations and competing accounts.  Today, Zack Schofield on the interception at sea, what he says happened in Israeli custody, and why the flotilla may still try to reach Gaza.    If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support .   Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Australian activist, Zach Schofield Photo:  Supplied See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Zack Schofield

Topics covered

• flotilla
• Gaza
• Israeli navy
• activism
• interception at sea
• human rights
• aid

Keywords

• flotilla
• Gaza
• Israeli navy
• Zack Schofield
• aid
• interception
• activism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 7am, Solstice Media

Places: Gaza, Israel

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