Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid boat carrying activist Thiago Avila

Описание: The Israeli navy has reportedly intercepted the SafSaf vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which had steering committee member and activist Thiago Avila on board.

Late on Wednesday, organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla announced that Israeli military boats had unlawfully surrounded their vessels in international waters, over 1,000 kilometres from Gaza.

In a post on X, the organisation stated, “Fifteen of our vessels have been abducted - our people at sea remain unaccounted for.”

Meanwhile, Israeli Channel 12 reported that the Israeli navy intercepted 50 vessels bound for Gaza carrying 400 activists, with troops informing participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla that they were under arrest.

Around 100 boats and 1,000 activists are participating in this humanitarian mission, which aims to break Israel’s illegal blockade of the besieged strip and deliver aid.

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