Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid flotilla
Summary
Israeli forces began stopping boats from an aid flotilla heading to Gaza. The flotilla’s organisers said Israeli military boarded some vessels in international waters near Cyprus while trying to reach Gaza through the blockade.Key Facts
- The Global Sumud Flotilla left from Turkey aiming to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza.
- Israeli forces boarded several boats about 250 miles from Gaza, in international waters.
- Video from the boats showed activists filming the Israeli military boarding the vessels.
- One flotilla boat, called Munki, reportedly faced an “attack” and lost contact with organisers.
- Israeli military detained activists and planned to bring them to the port of Ashdod.
- Israel’s Foreign Ministry warned the flotilla to turn back before the interception.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved military action to stop the flotilla.
- Israel has kept a blockade on Gaza since 2007 to prevent weapons from reaching armed groups.
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