Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza flotilla hundreds of miles from Strip
The Israeli Navy intercepted a flotilla linked to Hamas hundreds of nautical miles from the Gaza Strip near the Greek island of Crete, taking control of the vessels and redirecting approximately 175 activists toward Israel. The Israeli Foreign Ministry stated the flotilla was a provocative act with no genuine humanitarian purpose, while Italy's government condemned the seizure and demanded the release of detained Italian citizens. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over maritime access to Gaza and international reactions to Israeli enforcement of its naval blockade.
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World News Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza flotilla hundreds of miles from Strip By Jewish News Syndicate Published April 30, 2026, 10:46 a.m. ET Israeli forces overnight Wednesday took control of vessels participating in the Hamas-linked Gaza protest flotilla, the Foreign Ministry confirmed following reports from organizers that naval forces had intercepted them near Greece. “Approximately 175 activists from more than 20 boats of the condom flotilla are now making their way peacefully to Israel,” the ministry tweeted on Thursday morning. The Foreign Ministry shared video footage it said showed activists enjoying themselves aboard an Israeli Navy vessel. 5 Israeli forces took control of vessels participating in the Hamas-linked Gaza protest flotilla, the Foreign Ministry confirmed.
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