Former Barrington student detained after joining Gaza aid flotilla
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📰 News we're reading
• Barrington Grad Detained After Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla Intercepted At Sea (patch.com) — Barrington readers are watching closely after a Barrington High School graduate, now living abroad, was detained while joining a Gaza-bound civilian aid flotilla. The 37-year-old alum participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla intercepted at sea and transferred to Greek authorities, and she reportedly hopes to join a future sailing as attention grows.
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