‘Act of piracy’: World reacts to Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla
Israel intercepted 22 of 58 aid ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, prompting widespread international condemnation over violations of international law. Several countries, including Italy, Spain, and Turkiye, condemned the seizure and demanded the release of detained nationals, with Turkiye labeling the act as piracy. Israel defended its actions as lawful, citing the need to enforce a blockade and prevent escalation.
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News|Israel-Palestine conflict‘Act of piracy’: World reacts to Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotillaWorld leaders condemn the interception of the boats bound for Gaza as violating international law.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoBoats carrying activists and humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza reposition in the port during a symbolic send-off as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla in Barcelona, Spain on April 12, 2026 [File: Joan Mateu Parra/AP]By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP, AP and ReutersPublished On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Israel has intercepted 22 out of the 58 aid ships travelling through international waters and bound for the besieged Gaza Strip.The ships make up part of a…
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