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Swansea humanitarian returns home after detention in Israel
Gower MP Tonia Antoniazzi confirmed the news in a Facebook post on Tuesday, saying she was “relieved” that her constituent was back in Swansea after his ordeal. Evans had been part of a humanitarian flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza when the vessel was intercepted.
From aid mission to prison cell
What began as a humanitarian voyage ended with Evans and fellow crew members being taken to the Israeli port of Ashdod, around 30 miles north of Gaza, before being transferred to Ketziot prison in the Negev desert.
He was held there for four days, during which he reported unsanitary conditions, harsh treatment from guards and a lack of adequate drinking water. A British consulate representative was able to visit the detainees during this period, offering some reassurance to families back home.
Release, return and reflection
Evans was eventually released on bail and returned to the UK. His detention coincided with the Jewish holiday of Sukkot and Friday prayers in Istanbul, which he described as a moving experience despite the circumstances.
Back in Swansea, his wife Mae Grave praised the British consulate for its support and thanked neighbours in Sandy Lane for rallying around the family during the ordeal. She said the community’s solidarity had been a source of strength.
MP hails community support
In her letter to constituents, Tonia Antoniazzi MP expressed pride in the consulate’s role and the backing shown locally, adding that Evans’ safe return was a relief to all who had followed the case.
Swansea Bay News previously reported on MPs raising concerns in Parliament about the safety of Britons on the flotilla. Evans’ return now closes a chapter that had sparked both international attention and deep local worry.
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Gower MP issues update on Swansea humanitarian detained with Gaza flotilla
Tonia Antoniazzi MP provided an update after her constituent Leigh Evans was detained while delivering aid towards Gaza.
Swansea humanitarian among Britons on Gaza flotilla as MPs raise safety concerns
MPs raised concerns in Parliament over the safety of British nationals, including Swansea’s Leigh Evans, on board the aid flotilla.
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Gower MP issues update on Swansea humanitarian detained with Gaza flotilla
Vessel intercepted and towed to Ashdod
In a statement released this afternoon (8 October), Ms Antoniazzi said that Mr Evans had been on board the Abd ElKarin Eid, one of the flotilla vessels, when it was stopped by Israeli forces last night.
The ship is currently being towed to the Israeli port of Ashdod, a journey expected to take around 20 hours.
Updates from the Foreign Office and the consular caseworker assigned to Mr Evans confirm that he is safe and well.
Flotilla statement
The Thousand Madleen Flotilla said lawyers would be able to meet those detained once they arrive on land, and that Mr Evans’s wife, Maz Varey, was being kept informed.
“We are hopeful that Leigh and the other crew members will be released soon and will be able to return home safely,” the group said. “We have no confirmation at this moment of the time and date of their release or return, but we hope they will be able to return to the UK within the next few days.”
The statement also expressed gratitude to contacts in Israel “who are doing all they can to ensure Leigh Evans returns safely to his home in Wales.”
MP: “We remain in constant contact”
Ms Antoniazzi said her office was in regular contact with both the Foreign Office and Mr Evans’s family.
“My team remains in constant contact with Leigh’s wife, Maz, and with officials handling his case. We will continue to press for updates and to support the family until Leigh is safely home.”
The journey so far
As we reported earlier this week (full story here), Leigh Evans was among several Britons aboard the flotilla, which set sail to deliver humanitarian aid towards Gaza.
Concerns for their safety were raised in Parliament, with MPs urging the UK Government to ensure consular support for those involved.
Awaiting release and return
It is not yet clear when Mr Evans and the other crew members will be released, but hopes remain that they could return to the UK within days. Swansea Bay News will continue to follow developments closely.
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Swansea humanitarian among Britons on Gaza flotilla as MPs raise safety concerns
Leigh Evans, who describes himself as a “full‑time humanitarian,” is among two Welsh participants on the Global Sumud Flotilla, alongside Nadia Kearney from Wrexham. The convoy of boats, backed by campaigner Greta Thunberg, is attempting to deliver humanitarian supplies to Gaza.
Leigh Evans on board the flotilla yacht as campaigners prepare to set sail for Gaza.(Photo: instagram.com/leighcadno)MPs sign letter to Foreign Secretary
Gower MP Tonia Antoniazzi confirmed she is one of 84 parliamentarians who have signed a letter to Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper calling for protection of those on board.
She wrote on social media:
“Two Welsh citizens – Leigh Evans from Swansea and Nadia Kearney from Wrexham – are among those on board. We must ensure their safety and defend their right to engage in non‑violent humanitarian action.”
The letter, coordinated by Labour MP Bell Ribeiro‑Addy, highlights past incidents where flotillas have been intercepted by Israeli forces and urges the UK Government to take steps to prevent harm to British nationals.
Letter from Bell Ribeiro‑Addy MP to Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, signed by 84 parliamentarians, raising concerns for the safety of British citizens on the Global Sumud Flotilla.Previous arrest in London protest
Evans has been a visible figure in pro‑Palestinian activism. In August he was arrested during a London protest in support of the banned group Palestine Action. Extinction Rebellion, which shared footage of the arrest, described it as part of a wider clampdown on freedom of expression.
Following his release, Evans posted a lengthy message on Instagram urging supporters not to “fear the arrest,” calling for “passive interference” such as strikes, unpaid leave, and visible acts of solidarity. His post ended with the slogan “From the river to the sea.”
Leigh Evans being arrested during a London protest in support of Palestine Action earlier this year.(Photo: instagram.com/leighcadno)Viral moment at Rafah crossing
Evans previously went viral after being filmed in tears at the Rafah border in Egypt, pleading with police to be allowed into Gaza. In the clip, reported by the Jewish Chronicle, he described the “horror” of conditions inside the Strip and appealed to officers as his “brothers” to “allow us to stand for Falesteen”.
Leigh Evans in tears as he pleads with Egyptian police at the Rafah border, urging to be allowed into Gaza.(Image: YouTube)Calls for protection
Campaigners in Wales have echoed concerns for those on board. Pembrokeshire activist Jim Scott has written to MPs and ministers urging the UK and Welsh governments to follow European countries that have pledged naval protection for their citizens.
He warned that flotilla vessels had already faced intimidation in international waters and said: “Innocent Palestinian civilians, women and children are starving and under constant bombardment, and those aboard the flotilla are risking their lives to help them.”
Humanitarian mission under scrutiny
The flotilla, carrying food, baby formula and medical supplies, has drawn international attention. Supporters describe it as a peaceful humanitarian effort, while critics argue such missions risk confrontation with Israeli forces enforcing the blockade.
For Evans, the journey marks the latest chapter in a series of high‑profile interventions that have made him both a celebrated and controversial figure in the UK’s pro‑Palestinian movement.
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#NSW #police have dropped all charges against #HannahThomas, who was injured during an arrest at a #ProPalestinian #protest in south-west Sydney.
Ms Thomas, a former #Greens candidate, was among protesters outside manufacturing facility SEC Plating in June.
She said it was "far from justice" because four other people are still facing charges in relation to the protest & took aim at anti-protest #laws in NSW, which she said have handed police "sweeping powers". #auspol
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-09/charges-against-hannah-thomas-dropped-court/105751884
Before this protest notice how the police and state gov went to court to stop the #propalestinian protests for all sorts of random reasons but not a peep stopping a recognised group of violent racists. It is a reflection of the leadership in our state and federal gov. #auspol #vicpol #police
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Supporters rally for #ProPalestinian #protesters arrested in #PortlandME
Aysia Reed,WGME
Thu, July 10th 2025
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- "The #MaineCoalitionForPalestine held a rally on Thursday outside of the Cumberland County Courthouse ahead of the criminal court arraignment of pro-Palestinian protesters who were arrested in Portland in May.
"Twenty protesters, ages 22 through 87, were arrested in May for blocking Commercial Street.
"Ten of those protesters were arraigned on Thursday morning while the remaining 10 will be arraigned later this month.
"The Maine Coalition for Palestine says they were bringing attention to the #genocide in #Gaza.
"The protesters were charged with class E misdemeanors for obstructing a public way.
"One of the people taken away in handcuffs was #BobSchaible, who's in his 80s [87 to be exact].
"He says this was his first time being arrested and said he would do it all over again to inspire action to get humanitarian aid to Gaza.
" 'Congress has to take a stand. We want the Portland people, more of them, to know what is happening,' Schaible said.
"Maine Voices for Palestinian Rights Chair Abby Fuller helped organize the protest in May.
" 'We have written our congressional representatives, we've called them, we've held rallies in the streets, we've done all kinds of things -- everything we can think of. And our government has not changed its policy of support for Israel,' Fuller said.
"Fuller was also arrested and charged with obstructing a public way."
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#ProPalestinian activists rally outside #PortlandME courthouse to support fellow #protesters
Morgan Womack, Portland Press Herald, Maine
Thu, July 10, 2025
Jul. 10—"A group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside the #CumberlandCountyCourthouse on Thursday morning ahead of a court hearing for their peers who were arrested at a protest in May.
"More than a dozen people rallied with signs and a #PalestinianFlag as 10 people — half of the group that was previously arrested — awaited their arraignments. During their hearings, they each pleaded not guilty to one count of #obstructing a public way. The rest of the group will appear in court at a later date, the protesters said.
"Jamila Levasseur, 70, of #WaldoME, was one of the 20 people arrested in Portland on May 21 after police accused them of blocking the intersection of Commercial and Pearl streets near the U.S. Custom House. She said at the time that she'd be arrested as many times as necessary to bring attention to the widespread #starvation and ongoing #Israeli airstrikes in #Gaza.
"When appearing at the stand, Levasseur told District Court Judge Jed French that she was 'protesting against #genocide in #Gaza' before entering her not-guilty plea. She referenced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu's recent talks with President Donald #Trump, recognizing their joint strikes on #Iran and discussing plans for a 60-day #ceasefire that would halt Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.
" 'Those are the #WarCriminals,' Levasseur said. 'We're not criminals.'
"Levasseur said she couldn't have anticipated that the war would still be going on 21 months after it began. She said she's thankful that a group of attorneys stepped forward to represent the protesters for free, and that the May demonstration in the Old Port attracted a new, larger crowd of supporters.
" 'More and more people are waking up, learning what's going on, horrified, and want to do something,' Levasseur said. 'The people we were arrested with, I didn't even know them all when we were arrested. ... It's not the usual suspects. It's just more ordinary people.'
"Levasseur and #AbigailFuller, 65, of Portland, were also arrested at a February 2024 protest on Franklin Street for obstructing a public way. Their charges in those cases have since been dropped.
"Fuller, who is also a lecturer at the University of Southern Maine, said she felt supported by the group of people outside the courthouse while walking into her arraignment. She pleaded not guilty and also told the judge she was protesting genocide when she was arrested.
" 'It feels good to be starting the process,' Fuller said. 'The Maine courts system takes a really long time, often, to get through, but this is the first step.'
"Fuller said she appreciates seeing new faces at protests, especially as airstrikes and shootings in the #GazaStrip continue, killing people attempting to receive #HumanitarianAid.
" 'Unfortunately, Palestinian deaths are not on the front pages of the newspaper anymore,' Fuller said. 'So, we're trying to keep that in the public eye.' "
https://www.yahoo.com/news/pro-palestinian-activists-rally-outside-224800107.html
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#ZarahSultana says she is quitting #Labour to start party with #JeremyCorbyn
Sam Francis, July 3, 2025
" 'The people running Labour at the moment need to ask themselves why a young, articulate, talented, extremely dedicated #socialist feels she now has no home in the #LabourParty and has to leave.'
"Last year, Corbyn united with four other MPs elected as independents to establish an alliance in the House of Commons.
"All five of the group beat Labour candidates in July's election with their #ProPalestinian stance in constituencies with large Muslim populations.
"Speaking to ITV's Peston programme, he said he and fellow pro-#Gaza independents would 'come together' and 'there will be an alternative'.
"He said it would be based on 'peace rather than war'.
"His alliance includes MPs #ShockatAdam, #AyoubKhan, #AdnanHussain, and #IqbalMohamed."
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyel9kgdvdo
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House education committee threatens to subpoena #BowdoinCollege over #antisemitism records
Senior #GOP officials on the committee allege that the #Maine liberal arts school failed to comply with repeated requests for documentation regarding disciplinary action taken against those involved with a campus #encampment
Read more [paywall?]: https://jewishinsider.com/2025/06/bowdoin-college-antisemitism-house-education-workforce-committee/
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Just saw a news piece about #Trump administration attacks on #BowdoinCollege because of the #ProPalestinian #Encampments. I'll look for links to the story later today.
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We love to see it! Refused to Raise Funds for Pro-Palestinian Causes During European Leg of Farewell Tour .
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