[THE PALESTINIAN DIARIES] Iylia Balqis on Interception, Detention and Defiance

16 Oct 2025 01:39pm

In this episode of Palestinian Diaries, we speak to Iylia Balqis, one of the Malaysian volunteers aboard the Alma vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

She takes us behind the headlines to share the unseen side of the mission: the preparations before sailing, the crucial emotional moments during the voyage and the heart-stopping reality of interception at sea. 

Iylia opens up about her detention experience - the treatment of women and the challenges of surviving with limited access to basic necessities.

Watch the full episode now on Sinar Daily’s Facebook and YouTube channels - and hear firsthand what mainstream headlines never told you.

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