Israeli army begins attacking Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla
The Israeli army has begun attacking and intercepting the Gaza-bound Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla, Israeli media reported. The flotilla, consisting of 54 boats, set sail from Türkiye in a renewed attempt to break Israel's blockade of Gaza.
The Israeli army has begun attacking and intercepting the Gaza-bound Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla. The Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Israeli soldiers were filmed near one of the ships heading toward the Gaza Strip. The flotilla, consisting of 54 boats, set sail on Thursday from the Turkish Mediterranean district of Marmaris in a renewed attempt to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza, which has been in place since the summer of 2007.
Previous interception
Israeli forces previously intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla in April, detaining more than 170 activists, including 20 Turkish nationals. Activists reported being subjected to sexual violence, beatings, and inhumane treatment during detention. Two activists remain in Israeli custody.
Flotilla's mission
The Global Sumud Flotilla aims to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and draw international attention to the ongoing Israeli blockade. Israel has maintained a crippling blockade on Gaza since 2007, leaving the territory's 2.4 million people facing severe humanitarian conditions.
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International reaction
The attack on the flotilla is expected to draw international condemnation. Türkiye has previously condemned Israeli interventions against aid flotillas as "acts of piracy."
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