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Springs Resident Released From Israeli Prison After Six Days in Captivity

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Michael Fix, front left in red, when the boat was leaving Barcelona for Gaza. Fix was the first mate aboard one of the ships in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was attempting to get aid to Gaza. COURTESY KATE FIX

Michael Fix, front left in red, when the boat was leaving Barcelona for Gaza. Fix was the first mate aboard one of the ships in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was attempting to get aid to Gaza. COURTESY KATE FIX

On the last day, Mikeno approached its destination.

On the last day, Mikeno approached its destination. "Bella Ciao," which translates to "Bye Beauty," was a popular Italian anti-fascist folk song popularized in the mid-20th century. Other boats in the flotilla can be seen in the distance. COURTESY KATE FIX

authorJack Motz on Oct 9, 2025
As of Tuesday morning, part-time Springs resident Michael Fix was in Jordan with a handful of other Americans, having spent six days on a hunger strike in an Israeli prison.... more

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