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Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla in International Waters, Transfers Activists to Ashdod

On October 1, 2025, Israeli forces began intercepting and boarding the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, detaining many activists as warships disrupted communications near Gaza.
The Global Sumud Flotilla is a fleet of more than 50 civilian boats carrying hundreds of international activists aiming to break Israel's naval blockade and deliver aid to 2.3 million besieged Palestinians.
About 70 nautical miles off Gaza, Israeli naval forces boarded vessels, cutting communications while an Israeli ship approached the Alma within five feet and jammed flotilla systems amid `unidentified drones` causing at least 13 explosions on at least 10 boats.
Detained activists are being transferred to an Israeli port and face deportation on the night of Thursday, October 2, after at least 13 boats were intercepted while 30 continue toward Gaza.
Israel's Foreign Ministry published documents it says show direct Hamas involvement, including a 2021 letter signed by Ismail Haniyeh, while Amnesty International and nearly 20 members of Congress urged protection.

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