Egyptian authorities detained at least 200 activists, halted a planned activists’ march to Gaza, preventing participants from reaching the border

Egyptian authorities have detained or deported foreign nationals arriving for the Global March to Gaza. Despite organizing efforts to pressure Israel to end its blockade, many activists faced detention.

Egypt has blocked activists taking part in a planned march to Gaza, halting their attempt to reach the border and challenge Israel's blockade on humanitarian aid to the Palestinian territory before it could begin.