NY Activist Chris Smalls Detained by Israeli Forces on Aid Ship to Gaza
CBS New YorkAugust 1, 20252 min3,401 views
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- 🇺🇸 Chris Smalls, a New York labor advocate and American citizen, returned home after being detained by Israeli forces.
- 🚢 He was on board an aid ship bound for Gaza when it was seized in international waters on July 27th.
- 🖐️ Smalls was one of 21 activists detained and reportedly held for 5 days in an Israeli prison.
Allegations of Mistreatment
- ⚖️ The Freedom Flotilla Coalition accused Israeli forces of discriminatory treatment against Smalls.
- 👊 Reports state he was physically assaulted by seven individuals, choked, and kicked, leaving visible signs of violence.
- 🤐 Smalls himself stated he was exhausted and on a hunger strike but did not discuss his treatment.
Activism and Support
- ✊ Smalls is known for his efforts to unionize Amazon workers and co-founding the Amazon Labor Union.
- 🇵🇸 Supporters view his actions as taking a stand for Palestinian freedom.
- 🚀 The Freedom Flotilla Coalition vows to continue sending aid ships, stating they will never quit.
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