Tasmanian Madeleine Habib Released from Israeli Prison
Madeleine Habib, a Tasmanian woman, has been released from an Israeli prison after spending four days in detention for attempting to deliver aid to Gaza.
She was freed on Sunday morning Israel time and taken to the Jordan border with other activists from the Freedom Flotilla.
Habib's release coincided with a ceasefire deal brokered by US President Donald Trump taking effect.
Arrest and Detention
Habib was arrested on October 8 after Israeli forces intercepted her ship, The Conscience, in international waters 120 nautical miles off Gaza.
- The vessel was carrying 100 volunteers, including doctors and nurses.
- Medical supplies and food aid worth more than $110,000 were also on board.
Israeli authorities detained Habib at Ketziot Prison, initially stating she would remain there "indefinitely" unless she signed a waiver admitting to attempting to break Israel's naval blockade.
No comment from Israeli authorities on her release.
Author's summary: Madeleine Habib freed after Gaza aid effort.