US EditionIsrael Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla in International Waters, Transfers Activists to Ashdod
Over 500 activists aboard more than 40 boats, including Greta Thunberg, were detained after Israeli naval forces intercepted the flotilla attempting to breach Gaza's blockade.
- 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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A hand salute to the heroic crew of the Global Sumud Flotilla
The Sumud Flotilla began its journey in early September 2025 as part of an international maritime initiative aimed at breaking the Israeli blockade of Gaza. It started its journey from various ports around the world, including Barcelona, SpainOn October 2, 2025, under the order of Crime Minister Netanyahu, the Israeli pirates intercepted 40 vessels from 44 countries who were carrying humanitarian aid (food, medicine, toys, and baby formula) to t…
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The Washington PostIsrael intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, detains Thunberg and other activists
Israel’s navy has intercepted all but one of the boats in an international flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip and detained those aboard, its Foreign Ministry said in a statement Thursday. The group, which included Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg,…
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estrepublicain.frThe Global Sumud fleet, comprising about 45 boats, had left Spain in September to break Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip.
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