Israel intercepts Gaza Sumud flotilla vessels

Israeli forces have boarded and taken control of several ships that are part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which had been attempting to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza, and that had garnered global attention as one of the biggest naval aid missions to the Palestinian enclave. The flotilla – which in all includes more than 40 civilian boats and about 500 activists – was intercepted by Israeli forces late on Wednesday, with activists on board detained and taken to Israel. Israel had previously said that it would do whatever it takes to stop the Gaza-bound flotilla, claiming the volunteers were…

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