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

Israel seizes Gaza aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg and 400 activists

Armed forces draw global ire after Swedish campaigner says she was ‘abducted’ in pre-recorded message

Israel Intercepts Aid Flotilla Destined for Gaza

The Israeli Navy has intercepted a humanitarian aid flotilla destined for Gaza. Around 50 boats made an attempt to breach Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian enclave. All activists and supplies were seized. On board was infamous Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. Israel’s Foreign Ministry stated that the activists, including Thunberg, were detained and transferred to an Israeli port. “Greta and her friends are safe and healthy,” the min…

Israeli Forces Intercept Aid Flotilla Near Gaza – Greta Thunberg and 500 Activists Detained – Protests Erupt Around the World

As it was widely expected, Israeli forces have intercepted the Aid Flotilla headed to Gaza, and detained hundreds of activists.

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, detains Thunberg and other activists

Israel said its navy intercepted all but one of the boats in the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international convoy that was attempting to break the siege of Gaza.

Israeli Navy Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Ships, Detains Greta Thunberg, Others

Israeli forces intercepted dozens of boats bound for Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, detaining passengers including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The convoy, which set sail from Barcelona and other Mediterranean ports, sought to break Israel’s blockade and deliver food, water, and medicine to Palestinians. The Global Sumud Flotilla reports that over 443 volunteers from 47 countries were unlawfully seized in international wa…