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Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Humanitarian Flotilla in Mediterranean, Detains 145 International Activists
Oct 08, 2025 07:26 pm CST
Israeli forces intercepted a nine-vessel flotilla attempting to break the Gaza naval blockade, detaining 145 international activists including doctors, politicians, and European lawmakers. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition was carrying humanitarian supplies amid growing international criticism of Israel's Gaza campaign. This follows last week's larger interception of 450 activists, including Greta Thunberg, which sparked international protests. Turkey condemned the action as "piracy" in international waters while Israel defended the blockade as legally necessary.
Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla and Begins Deportation of Hundreds of International Activists
Oct 04, 2025 01:26 am CST
Israel has deported the first four of over 470 activists detained after intercepting a 42-vessel humanitarian flotilla attempting to break the Gaza blockade. The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying prominent figures including Greta Thunberg, was stopped by Israeli naval forces approximately 42 nautical miles from Gaza, sparking worldwide protests and raising concerns about press freedom after more than 20 journalists were among those detained.