Israeli troops begin intercepting vessels from a flotilla trying to breach the Gaza blockade
Summary
Israeli forces started stopping several boats in a flotilla trying to break the blockade of Gaza. The flotilla, carrying activists from many countries, left from Turkey last week and was intercepted near Cyprus after Israel warned them to turn back.Key Facts
- Over 50 boats began the flotilla from Marmaris, Turkey, aiming to reach Gaza.
- Israeli troops wearing tactical gear boarded one of the boats, causing a livestream to end.
- Most boats are currently near the coast of Cyprus.
- Israel’s Foreign Ministry called the flotilla a provocation and said it carried no humanitarian aid.
- On April 30, Israeli forces stopped more than 20 boats near Crete and detained about 175 activists.
- Two activists were taken to Israel, questioned, detained, and later deported; their governments criticized Israel.
- The flotilla includes almost 500 activists from 45 countries.
- The incident raises legal questions about enforcing blockades in international waters.
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