Israeli forces boarding Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say
Summary
Israeli forces boarded a flotilla of more than 50 boats carrying aid to Gaza in international waters near Cyprus. The flotilla’s organizers said the boarding was illegal, while Israel said it was enforcing a lawful maritime blockade of Gaza.Key Facts
- The Global Sumud Flotilla is carrying aid to Gaza and was intercepted about 250 nautical miles from Gaza.
- Video showed Israeli commandos climbing onto several boats to board the flotilla.
- Israel’s foreign ministry called the flotilla a deliberate provocation involving two Turkish groups.
- Last month, Israeli forces intercepted 22 boats from the same flotilla near Crete, detaining 175 activists.
- Most detained activists were released in Greece, but two were sent to Israel for questioning and deported after 10 days.
- The flotilla aims to bring aid despite Gaza’s difficult living conditions and restrictions under the Israeli blockade.
- The UN has reported ongoing problems with humanitarian aid entering Gaza, including shortages and equipment restrictions.
- The conflict stems from Hamas’s attack on Israel in October 2023, followed by an Israeli military campaign causing many casualties.
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