Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli forces intercepted 41 vessels, 10 still sailing
The Gaza aid flotilla reported that Israeli forces intercepted 41 of their vessels, with 10 still en route to Gaza. The closest vessel, Sirius, is currently 145 nautical miles from the enclave. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan condemned Israel's actions and urged the international community to respond.
- ▪The Global Sumud Flotilla consists of 54 vessels and 426 participants from 39 countries.
- ▪Israel's foreign ministry stated it will not allow any breach of the naval blockade on Gaza.
- ▪The flotilla aims to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza after previous attempts were thwarted.
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Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli forces intercepted 41 vessels, 10 still sailingSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxSailing boats, part of Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade, are pictured before their departure in the southern Turkish resort of Marmaris, Turkey, on May 14.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 19, 2026, 03:43 PMUpdated May 19, 2026, 04:05 PMListenISTANBUL - The organisers of an aid flotilla bound for Gaza said on May 19 that Israeli forces had intercepted 41 of their boats in the eastern Mediterranean, with 10 vessels still sailing toward the enclave.The closest vessel to Gaza, Sirius, was 145 nautical miles away, the group said.Israel’s foreign ministry had said on X on May 18 that it “will not allow any breach of the…
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