Israeli armed forces have abducted Bangladeshi photographer and writer Shahidul Alam from a flotilla ship bound for Gaza, he said in a video message on his verified Facebook page. He said, “I am Shahidul Alam, a photographer and writer from Bangladesh — if you watch this video, you will understand that our ship was intercepted at sea and I was kidnapped by the Israeli occupation forces.

Shahidul Alam further said in the video message that they were stationed in Gaza to prevent genocide and deliver humanitarian aid. He called on his comrades to continue the struggle for the freedom of Palestine. He had earlier noted on social media that they were preparing to reach the ‘red zone’ or dangerous area and therefore warned of the possibility of arrest or kidnapping.

The flotilla authorities and several local media outlets confirmed that the Gaza-bound ship, the Conscience, was being intercepted by Israeli forces; the ship was carrying a large number of personnel, including reporters, doctors, and human rights activists. At the same time, reports by international news agencies also noted the Israeli side’s interception operation.

In this incident, local Bangladeshi Media and human rights activists have expressed concern and are calling for immediate and accurate information and security. etat— (As the current events unfold) It is hoped that communication and verification of the matter from the state and diplomatic levels will provide clarity on the events of the future.

It is expected that any new information about the events and Shahidul Alam's whereabouts will be released by the relevant authorities and international media as soon as it becomes available; we will keep readers updated.