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New Zealand activist Mousa Taher, part of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla attacked by Israeli forces, said he was subjected to torture and humiliating treatment. "The Israeli occupation forces really tortured me this time," he said, showing injuries on his face and leg.Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said Spanish citizens from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla would be deported during the day via Türkiye. The Global Sumud flotilla's 50 vessels were seized by Israel, carrying 428 people from 44 countries.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden on May 21-22, focusing on preparations for the July NATO summit in Ankara, alliance unity, support for Ukraine, and developments related to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned Israel's "piracy and banditry" against the Global Sumud Flotilla "in the strongest terms," saying Israel's attacks on the aid mission will not stop international solidarity with Palestinians or the pursuit of justice.The Israeli army has begun attacking and intercepting the Gaza-bound Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla, Israeli media reported. The flotilla, consisting of 54 boats, set sail from Türkiye in a renewed attempt to break Israel's blockade of Gaza.

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Former France, Liverpool manager Houllier dies

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Former France, Liverpool manager Houllier dies

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup Final - Liverpool v Arsenal - Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - May 12, 2001 Liverpool's manager Gerard Houllier holds aloft the FA Cup REUTERS/Ian Hodgson/File Photo

Gerard Houllier dies at 73, UEFA says

Former France football manager Gerard Houllier died on Monday at the age of 73, UEFA confirmed.

"The European football community today mourns the loss of Gerard Houllier at the age of 73... Rest in peace, Gerard," UEFA said on Twitter.

Houllier was the Liverpool manager in 1998-2004.

In his term, Liverpool won the 2001 UEFA Cup and the same year's UEFA Super Cup.

Houllier-led Reds also bagged the 2001 English FA Cup, 2001 and 2003 English League Cups, and the 2001 FA Charity Shield.

The English club posted a message to commemorate Houllier.

"We are mourning the passing of our treble-winning manager, Gerard Houllier. The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with Gerard’s family and many friends. Rest in peace, Gerard Houllier 1947-2020," Liverpool said on Twitter.

According to French media, Houllier had an aortic surgery in a Paris hospital three weeks ago.

In addition to Liverpool, he managed English team Aston Villa, and French clubs Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyon as well as the French national team, and France's under 20 and 18 teams.

He previously underwent a heart surgery in 2001.

Houllier ended his managerial career in 2011 due to health problems and he last coached Aston Villa.

Titles :Football Gerard Houllier Liverpool UEFA

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