Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla Carrying Greta Thunberg and International Activists in Contested Waters

Oct 02, 2025 10:00 am CST

Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, including prominent activists like Greta Thunberg, despite international diplomatic concerns. The flotilla of 45 vessels attempted to break Israel's blockade of Gaza where the UN reports famine conditions, while Spain, Italy, and other nations urged caution to prevent escalation in the region.