Israel PM Praises Navy for Intercepting Gaza-Bound Flotilla

Israeli Navy seizes 42 flotilla vessels attempting to reach Gaza

The Israeli Navy intercepted 42 boats carrying hundreds of activists, including Greta Thunberg, who tried to breach Israel's maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip during Yom Kippur. The vessels were diverted to Ashdod Port, where passengers were handed over to Israeli Police. The operation, dubbed Shield of the Horizon, was announced Friday evening by the IDF. According to the military, within 12 hours naval forces gained operational control over …

Israel PM praises navy for intercepting Gaza-bound flotilla

The Israeli navy has intercepted vessels at sea since Wednesday, after warning the activists against entering waters it says fall under its blockade, with Thunberg's boat among those stopped.

Israel Halts Gaza-Bound Flotilla Amid Legal Controversy

On October 2, 2025, during the solemn observance of Yom Kippur, Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), a fleet of 40 vessels aiming for Gaza. The timing, on the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, raised eyebrows about the flotilla’s intentions. Israel’s government asserted that the ships carried no humanitarian aid, only activists seeking attention. A video from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs showed police spokesman Dean Elsdunne …

Israeli Navy Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla, Detains Over 450 Activists

Screengrab from Instagram video posted by globalsumudflotilla The Israeli navy has intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian convoy of more than 40 vessels carrying food, medicine, baby formula and volunteers from 47 countries to Gaza, detaining over 450 participants, including prominent Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. The interception, carried out in international waters, has drawn widespread international criticism and raised lega…