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Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla in International Waters, Transfers Activists to Ashdod
The Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying around 500 activists from 44 countries led by Greta Thunberg, aims to challenge the Gaza blockade despite Israeli naval interception attempts.
- The Global Sumud Flotilla aimed to deliver aid to Gaza, which is under an 18-year blockade, and was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters on October 1, 2025.
- According to a statement from the flotilla, Israeli naval forces conducted an intimidatory operation against their convoy, boarding several boats and transferring participants to an Israeli port.
- Turkey's foreign ministry condemned the interception, calling it an act of terrorism, while protesters gathered in Rome and Istanbul in response to the incident, emphasizing the international outcry that followed.
- Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur, addressed the incident during a press conference held by the flotilla following its interception.
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