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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.
Gaza Flotilla Challenge: 500 Activists Navigate Towards Blockaded Palestinian Territory Despite Israeli Warnings
Oct 01, 2025 09:42 pm CST
A flotilla carrying 500 activists from 46 countries sails toward Gaza in the largest attempt to break Israel's 18-year maritime blockade. Carrying humanitarian aid and facing potential Israeli interception, the mission includes notable figures like Greta Thunberg and aims to highlight the humanitarian catastrophe affecting Palestinians after 23 months of conflict that has claimed 66,000 lives.