Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla off Greek coast, activists say
Activists claim Israeli forces intercepted 22 vessels from a Gaza aid flotilla near Crete, detaining around 175 crew members and disabling the boats, leaving them adrift ahead of an approaching storm. The Global Sumud Flotilla condemned the operation as piracy and unlawful seizure, while Israel dismissed the effort as a publicity stunt by provocateurs. The incident occurs amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, where humanitarian conditions remain dire due to displacement, infrastructure damage, and disrupted services.
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World Activists say Israel intercepts part of Gaza aid flotilla off Greek coast, detaining crews By Frank Andrews Frank Andrews Journalist Frank Andrews is a CBS News journalist based in London. Read Full Bio Frank Andrews April 30, 2026 / 9:13 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Activists trying to break Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza said Thursday that Israeli forces intercepted 22 vessels of their flotilla near the Greek island of Crete and detained their crews. The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) said its vessels were "abducted," with Israeli naval forces intercepting and boarding their boats."After smashing engines and destroying navigation arrays, the military retreated — intentionally leaving hundreds of civilians stranded on powerless, broken vessels directly in the path of a…
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