Israeli forces begin intercepting Gaza-bound aid flotilla near Cyprus
Israeli forces have started intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. The flotilla, consisting of over 50 boats, departed from Turkiye to challenge Israel's blockade of Gaza. Organizers reported that soldiers boarded several vessels off the coast of Cyprus.
- ▪Israeli forces began intercepting boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla.
- ▪The flotilla consists of more than 50 boats that left Turkiye last week.
- ▪The aim of the flotilla is to break Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip.
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Toggle PlayIsraeli forces begin intercepting Gaza-bound aid flotilla near CyprusNewsFeedIsraeli forces begin intercepting Gaza-bound aid flotilla near CyprusIsraeli forces have begun intercepting boats from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, with organisers saying soldiers boarded several vessels off Cyprus. More than 50 boats left Turkiye last week in a bid to break Israel’s illegal blockade of the besieged Gaza Strip.Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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