Israeli troops begin intercepting vessels from a flotilla trying to breach the Gaza blockade - AP News

Israeli troops begin intercepting vessels from a flotilla trying to breach the Gaza blockade  AP News

Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say

Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.

What we know about Israel’s interception of Gaza aid flotilla

Israeli forces have intercepted multiple vessels from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.

Israeli forces intercept vessels from flotilla trying to breach Gaza blockade

The Israeli military began intercepting several boats on Monday morning that are part of a flotilla attempting to break the Gaza blockade.

Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli forces intercepted 10 boats, contact lost with 23 vessels

Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli forces intercepted 10 boats, contact lost with 23 vessels - The Straits Times

Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli forces intercepted 10 boats, contact lost with 23 vessels  The Straits Times

Cyprus ‘not notified’ about interception of Gaza flotilla

The Cypriot authorities have not been formally notified about the interception of boats sailing towards Gaza in the eastern Mediterranean as part of the Gaza Sumud flotilla, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday evening. “No, we have not been notified, and of course, if we are asked for help, we will respond. It is in […]

Jewish, Arab Israeli activists launch 'Hasbara' flotilla opposing Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla

“We did our own flotilla,” said Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad. "We send a clear message to all the ‘terror flotilla’ activists. You are not welcome here."

President Connolly’s sister detained as Israeli forces swoop on Gaza flotilla off Cyprus coast, campaigners say

Dr Margaret Connolly, the sister of President Catherine Connolly, is among at least six Irish citizens aboard an aid flotilla who have been detained by Israel, organisers say.

Gaza-bound flotilla says Israeli forces intercepting fleet near Cyprus

Israeli forces were intercepting a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Monday after it set sail from Turkiye last week, with organisers saying one of the vessels was stopped west of Cyprus. “Military vessels are currently intercepting our fleet and IDF forces are currently boarding the first of our boats in broad daylight,” the Global Sumud Flotilla posted on X. “We demand safe passage for our legal, non-violent humanitarian mission. Governments must act now to stop these illegal acts or piracy meant ...

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Israeli forces board aid flotilla vessel in Mediterranean

The organisers of a flotilla of aid ships bound for Gaza have said that Israeli forces had boarded one of their vessels and that contact had been lost with another of the vessels in the eastern Mediterranean.

At least 12 Italians captured by Israel say Flotilla spokespersons

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 18 - At least 12 Italians aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla have been captured by Israel, Flotilla spokespersons said Monday. Twelve Italians who boarded the Flotilla's ships headed for Gaza were captured today by the Israeli army off the coast of Cyprus, according to Italian spokespersons for the Global Sumud Flotilla. They were joined by two foreigners residing in Italy. The Global Sumud Flotilla also reported that approximately 20 small boats are continuing their journey ...

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President Connolly’s sister among Irish activists detained by Israel after Gaza flotilla intercepted

At least six Irish activists have been detained by Israeli forces this morning, according to organisers.

Israeli troops intercept Gaza-bound flotilla off Cyprus - eKathimerini.com

Israeli troops intercept Gaza-bound flotilla off Cyprus  eKathimerini.com

Israeli forces detain Saad Edhi, other volunteers after intercepting Global Sumud Flotilla

Faisal Edhi appeals to govt, FO to take legal action against Israeli forces

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Irish president’s sister among Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel

Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla and “illegally kidnapped” eight Irish citizens, including the sister of Ireland’s President Catherine Connolly, organizers said...

GSF 2.0: Eight Malaysians detained by Israeli forces in Gaza-bound flotilla interception

SEPANG, May 18 — The Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC) has confirmed that eight Malaysians participating in th...

The sister of Ireland’s president is among the Gaza activists arrested by Israel

The organisers confirmed that her participation in the float was "entirely her own decision" The post The sister of Ireland’s president is among the Gaza activists arrested by Israel appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Israel detains Finnish activist after Gaza flotilla interception

A Finnish activist was among dozens of crew members detained after Israeli forces illegally intercepted vessels from the Global Sumud flotilla in the Mediterranean Sea, organisers said on Sunday. The flotilla had departed from Turkey four days earlier with the stated aim of delivering humanitarian supplies to Gaza and challenging the Israeli blockade of the territory. Organisers said Israeli forces stopped several boats around 250 nautical miles from Gaza.

Israeli forces boarding Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say

Pro-Palestinian activists say Israeli forces are intercepting a flotilla of more than 50 boats carrying aid for Gaza in international waters west of Cyprus.

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