Protests sweep South Africa following Israel's interception of Gaza-bound flotilla


CAPE TOWN, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Protests were held on Thursday at several healthcare facilities in South Africa against Israel's illegal interception and abduction of Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) participants in international waters.

The protests, led by Healthcare Workers 4 Palestine-South Africa (HCW4P-SA), followed the interception of most GSF vessels by Israeli naval forces as they attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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