Israeli forces have intercepted the Global Sumud Aid Flotilla in international waters, detaining activists and provoking mass protests worldwide.
In a dramatic escalation on Wednesday, the Israeli navy intercepted the “Global Sumud Flotilla,” a convoy of over 40 civilian vessels carrying around 500 international activists attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. euronews+3Al Jazeera+3AP News+3
The flotilla included prominent figures such as climate activist Greta Thunberg, as well as lawmakers and campaigners from multiple countries. AP News+2Al Jazeera+2 Israeli forces boarded several of the ships about 70 nautical miles from Gaza, cut communications and ordered the vessels to divert aid through ports like Ashdod, rather than allowing direct access. euronews+3Al Jazeera+3Anadolu Ajansı+3
The interception has sparked widespread condemnation. Aid Flotilla Protests have broken out in cities across Europe, Latin America, Turkey, Colombia, and elsewhere. Governments have demanded the release of detained activists and urged respect for international law. Anadolu Ajansı+3euronews+3Dawn+3 Pakistan has called Israel’s actions a “flagrant violation of international law” and demanded immediate release. Dawn+1
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