Breaking: Israeli forces to intercept Gaza flotilla with Australians on board, organisers say
Israeli forces are set to intercept a flotilla attempting to breach the maritime blockade of Gaza, with reports indicating that Australians are among the crew. The flotilla consists of over 50 ships, and the Israeli military has previously detained crews in international waters. Israel's foreign ministry has labeled the flotilla's actions as provocative and has reiterated its commitment to maintaining the blockade.
- ▪The flotilla is attempting to break Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza.
- ▪There are more than 50 ships in the flotilla, including 11 Australians.
- ▪Israel's foreign ministry has stated it will not allow any breach of the blockade.
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Israeli forces to intercept Gaza flotilla with Australians on board, organisers sayBy Middle East correspondent Matthew DoranTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarMon 18 May 2026 at 6:25pmMon 18 May 2026 at 6:25pmMon 18 May 2026 at 6:25pmabc.net.au/news/israeli-forces-start-intercepting-gaza-flotilla/106694178Link copiedShareShare articleThe organisers of a flotilla of ships trying to break Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza say Israel's navy is about to begin intercepting the vessels off the coast of Cyprus.There are more than 50 ships in the flotilla and 11 Australians are said to be among the crew.Last month the Israeli military intercepted ships in international waters off the Greek island of Crete and detained the crews, which the flotilla organisers described as an act of piracy.In a post…
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