Gaza aid flotilla organisers say 41 boats intercepted, 10 still sailing
Summary
Organisers of a Gaza aid flotilla say Israeli forces intercepted 41 of their boats in the Mediterranean Sea, while 10 boats continue heading toward Gaza. Several countries have condemned Israel’s actions and called for the release of detained activists.Key Facts
- Over 50 aid boats left from Marmaris, Turkey, aiming to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza.
- Israeli forces raided 41 boats near Cyprus in international waters starting Monday.
- Ten boats are still about 121 nautical miles (224 km) from Gaza, continuing their journey.
- Activists aboard some boats were detained by Israeli forces.
- Foreign ministers from multiple countries condemned Israel’s interception, calling it a violation of international law.
- Israel warned the flotilla to turn back before starting the interceptions.
- An Irish doctor aboard one of the flotilla boats was reportedly detained.
- Israel says the blockade of Gaza is to prevent weapons reaching armed groups; critics say the blockade punishes Gaza’s civilians.
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