Crime & Safety
Illinois Veteran On Gaza Flotilla 'Unlawfully' Detained In Israeli Prison, Family And Lawyers Call For Release
The Israeli Military intercepted the boats in international waters, detaining around 450 out of the 500 total people on the flotilla.
Updated on: October 7, 2025
A Marine veteran from Illinois has been unlawfully detained in an Israeli prison, according to lawyers.
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Jessica Clotfelter was one of the veterans aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet of 42 boats heading to Gaza in an attempt to break the Israeli naval blockade and deliver life-saving medicine and food to Palestinians suffering from famine.
The Israeli Military intercepted the boats in international waters, detaining around 450 out of the 500 total people on the flotilla.
