Foreign Ministry denies claims of strikes against Gaza-bound flotilla
The Foreign Ministry has denied allegations of strikes against a Gaza-bound flotilla. They stated that the videos depicting soldiers firing at the boats involved the use of non-lethal means. Additionally, they confirmed that no protesters were harmed during the incident.
- ▪The Foreign Ministry clarified that the soldiers used non-lethal means against the flotilla.
- ▪Videos showing soldiers firing shots at the boats were released.
- ▪No protesters were reported injured in the incident.
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Foreign Ministry denies claims of strikes against Gaza-bound flotillaThe Foreign Ministry clarified that videos showing soldiers firing shots at the boats were "non-lethal means" employed towards the vessels, adding that no protesters were injured in the incident. Follow us on GoogleIsraeli soldiers are seen on a vessel bearing symbols of the Global Sumud Flotilla, with a cargo ship behind it, as seen from Ashdod, southern Israel, May 19, 2026. (photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS)
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