US EditionIsrael Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla in International Waters, Transfers Activists to Ashdod
- Israeli forces intercepted 13 boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza on Wednesday, detaining activists including Greta Thunberg and eight Malaysians.
- The interception occurred amid Israel's ongoing Gaza offensive launched after the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, which killed around 1,200 people and took 251 hostages.
- Flotilla organizers condemned the raid as a "war crime," stating multiple vessels were illegally boarded in international waters, and affirmed the mission would continue undeterred.
- Turkey condemned Israel’s actions as a terrorist assault that put civilian lives at risk, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim criticized Israel for disregarding Palestinian rights, and Colombian President Gustavo Petro described the detentions as possible new violations under international law by Netanyahu.
- The interception of the flotilla prompted demonstrations in both Italy and Colombia, with Italian labor groups organizing a general strike in support, while about 30 vessels continued their journey toward Gaza, attempting to breach the blockade amid severe devastation and heavy losses in the territory.
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According to its own statements, Israel has stopped several ships from the international Gaza aid fleet, who wanted to bring aid to the coastal strip. Among the arrested are the Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. A video shows their determination. The passengers of the Gaza aid fleet were taken to an Israeli port, the Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday evening on X. The Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and her companions were "safe and healthy…
The Gaza aid vessels of Greta Thunberg and other activists have been stopped by the Israeli Navy. Videos show the blockade.
Greta Thunberg's second ship trip to the Gaza Strip is over! Israel's marina stopped them and many more activists.
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Israeli navy intercepts some flotilla boats but others are nearing the coast of Gaza, activists say
Israeli navy soldiers have boarded vessels and detained dozens of activists from a flotilla attempting to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza.
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