Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters, organisers say
Israel intercepted aid ships bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece, according to flotilla organizers, who criticized the action as an overreach of sovereignty. The Global Sumud Flotilla, departing from Barcelona, claimed the seizure was unlawful and amounted to piracy. Israel defended the interception, stating the vessels were stopped before entering its operational area and reiterated its control over access to Gaza.
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Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters, organisers saySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxBoats taking part in a humanitarian flotilla depart for Gaza from Barcelona, Spain, April 12, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho DocePublished Apr 30, 2026, 10:43 AMUpdated Apr 30, 2026, 10:48 AMListenApril 30 - Israel has intercepted aid ships bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece, flotilla organisers said on Thursday, decrying the move as an "escalation of Israel's impunity".A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza sailed from the Spanish port of Barcelona on April 12, aiming to try to break the Israeli blockade.The vessels were seized by Israel hundreds of miles from Gaza, said the organisers, Global Sumud Flotilla."This is piracy,"…
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