Israel and Turkey clash over Gaza aid flotilla interception
Turkey has condemned Israel for intercepting a flotilla headed for Gaza, calling it an act of piracy. Israeli naval forces intercepted 36 of the 54 vessels, which were reportedly supported by the Turkish government. The Turkish Foreign Ministry has urged the international community to respond to what it describes as Israel's lawless actions.
- ▪Turkey labeled Israel's interception of the flotilla a 'new act of piracy.'
- ▪Israeli forces intercepted the vessels approximately 250 miles from Gaza.
- ▪The Turkish Foreign Ministry called for the immediate release of the activists on board.
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Turkey decried Israel over its interception of a flotilla bound for Gaza in violation of its naval blockade, labeling it a “new act of piracy.” Israeli naval forces intercepted 36 of the 54 vessels headed for Gaza off the coast of Cyprus as of Monday, according to the Global Sumud Flotilla’s website, roughly 250 miles from their intended destination. The interceptions happened largely without incident, and the activists were transferred to an Israeli landing craft. The ships took off from the Turkish port of Marmaris, and appear to have been tacitly supported by the Turkish government.
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