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Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza flotilla, all boats intercepted, group says

Israel says non-lethal means were used as 428 activists from more than 40 countries were detained after the flotilla was intercepted.

  • Israeli forces fired shots at two vessels in an aid flotilla heading to Gaza, but Israel stated that no live ammunition was used and no one was injured.
  • Video from the flotilla's livestream showed soldiers firing shots at two boats.
  • The Global Sumud Flotilla reported that all 50 boats with 428 participants from over 40 countries were intercepted.
  • Israel's foreign ministry said all activists were transferred to Israeli vessels and no protesters were injured.
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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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