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Handala @freedomflotilla.bsky.social volunteers currently detained by Israel report degrading inhumane conditions:

Bedbugs, isolation, no ventilation despite temps exceeding 34 degrees Celcius (93.5F), overcrowding, violent cell searches, no showers or hygiene supplies — deprivation as torture.
Update on the 14 volunteers remaining in detention as of the morning of 29 July. Seven of the 14 detained volunteers were scheduled for deportation throughout the day. They were transferred to the airport; however, following several administrative delays-seemingly also linked to Israeli authorities' attempts to have them sign certain documents-it remains unclear whether they boarded their flights. Adalah is currently seeking further information. The volunteers concerned are: Ange Sahuquet (France), Emma Fourreau (France-Sweden), Chloé Fiona Ludden (United Kingdom-France), Justine Kempf (France), and Antonio La Picirella (Italy). Two, Robert Martin (Australia) and Tania (Tan) Safi ("Australia"), were deported via Jordan earlier today. The other seven volunteers remain detained in Givon Prison in Ramleh: Braedon Peluso (United States), Christian Smalls (United States), Frank Romano (United States-France), Santiago González Vallejo (Spain), Sergio Toribio Sanchez (Spain), Hatem Aouini (Tunisia), and Vigdis Bjorvand (Norway). Adalah attorneys visited them earlier today; the volunteers reported harsh and degrading detention conditions. The volunteers are now on their fourth consecutive day of hunger strike, protesting their unlawful detention. The male detainees reported violent cell searches by prison service forces not wearing uniforms, which took place immediately after their return from the immigration tribunal hearings yesterday. All activists confirmed they are being held in small, overcrowded rooms with no ventilation or cooling, despite temperatures reaching 34 degrees Celsius. They also reported being denied hygiene supplies and showers, and said their rooms are infested with bedbugs. They are not allowed any yard time and remain confined in closed rooms all day, without access to fresh air or space to move. Frank Romano (United States - France), now held alone after the deportation of his former cellmates, announced his intention to appeal the order for his continued detention and deportation. He also declared he will continue a total hunger strike until a ceasefire in Gaza is secured. The Norwegian activist Vigdis Bjorvand reported being held in a solitary room without any communication or companion despite her advanced age. Adalah reiterates that their ongoing detention is illegal and unjustified. The conditions they endure highlight the harsh realities faced within Israeli Prison Service custody, where many Palestinians suffer far more severe mistreatment and abuse.
July 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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midwalesmike.bsky.social
Labour's new disability law is based on a lie — and drafted to kill. Fraud isn’t even mentioned in the Bill. Ministers were warned. They’re doing it anyway. #CutsKill #DisabilityRights #Labour #DWP #UniversalCredit #PIP
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Labour’s Disability Cuts Bill Is Built on a Lie – Vox Political
Labour says its new disability cuts tackle fraud. But the Bill says nothing about it — and critics warn the law will kill.
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June 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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midwalesmike.bsky.social
Keir Starmer says he wants peace — so he sent fighter jets. The UK’s response to Israel’s assault on Iran is raising serious questions. ✈️🇮🇱🇮🇷 #IsraelIran #KeirStarmer #VoxPolitical #UKPolitics
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'I punched my neighbour because I have a right to defend myself - and Keir Starmer sent jets' - Vox Political
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June 16, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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June 16, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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micchiato.bsky.social
“Egyptian authorities forcibly deport hundreds of activists, who have come to Egypt with valid passports and visas, because they intend to join the Sumoud convoy headed towards the Rafah border to break the siege on Gaza.”
June 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Millions of Palestinians are starving. Now a humanitarian ship en route to Gaza is being targeted by Israel. On board: food, medicine & 12 activists. The EU must act now to stop the aid blockade on Gaza! action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-6-...
Protect the Freedom Flotilla: End Israel’s aid blockade NOW!
Millions of Palestinians are starving. The EU must act now to stop the aid blockade on Gaza!
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June 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM