Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say
Israeli forces have reportedly boarded a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid for Palestinians in international waters near Cyprus. Activists claim this action constitutes illegal piracy, while Israel's foreign ministry has labeled the flotilla a provocation. The situation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding humanitarian aid access to Gaza amid the ongoing conflict.
- ▪Pro-Palestinian activists say Israeli forces are intercepting a flotilla of more than 50 boats carrying aid for Gaza.
- ▪The Global Sumud Flotilla described the boarding as an illegal act of piracy about 250 nautical miles from Gaza.
- ▪Israel's foreign ministry stated it would not allow any breach of the maritime blockade on Gaza, which it insists is lawful.
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Israeli forces boarding Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDavid GrittenGlobal Sumud Flotilla/Handout via ReutersA live stream from the Global Sumud Flotilla showed armed commandos boarding a boatPro-Palestinian activists say Israeli forces are intercepting a flotilla of more than 50 boats carrying aid for Gaza in international waters west of Cyprus.The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) said its fleet was being boarded in what it called an illegal act of piracy about 250 nautical miles (460km) from Gaza, which is under an Israeli maritime blockade. Its video stream showed armed commandos climbing onto several boats.There was no immediate comment from Israel.
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