Israel releases former U.S. congresswoman - group

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Israel has allowed a former U.S. congresswoman to return home days after detaining her and other activists on board a ship carrying relief supplies for Gaza, a pro-Palestinian group said on Monday. Israeli authorities intercepted the vessel, which had 21 activists on board, on June 30 and said it would not be permitted to enter Gaza's coastal waters because of security risks in the area and an existing naval blockade. Cynthia McKinney has been released but Israel is still holding the 20 others, including another American by the name of John Judge, a statement by the American Muslims for Palestine said. It described Judge as a congressional staff member but gave no details. "McKinney and the others were taking much needed food and medical supplies to the 1.5... [read full story]                    

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