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Did Israel intercept the Gaza aid ship?

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Israeli forces intercepted and boarded the Gaza aid flotilla, detaining activists and transporting them to Israel. The interception occurred about 70 nautical miles from Gaza, with campaigners processed for deportation. The incident sparked international protests and diplomatic tensions.

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Protests as Israel intercepts dozens of Gaza-bound aid boats

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  • Israeli forces intercepted dozens of Gaza-bound aid boats carrying foreign activists, including Greta Thunberg. 8s
  • Over 40 civilian vessels from multiple countries were involved, with about 500 people on board. 56s
  • Some vessels were reportedly hit by incendiary devices and water cannon during the interception. 1m 9s
  • The interception sparked global protests and diplomatic responses, including from South Africa and Colombia. 1m 25s
  • Organizers claim the flotilla was in international waters and called the interception illegal. 2m 11s
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Protests as Israel intercepts dozens of Gaza-bound aid boats
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Reuters
2 hours ago
Protests as Israel intercepts dozens of Gaza-bound aid boats

Israeli forces seize dozens of boats carrying foreign campaigners and aid bound for Gaza, taking campaigners safely and peacefully to Israel to be processed for deportation.

Israel intercepts Gaza Sumud flotilla vessels, detains activists onboard
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Al Jazeera
3 hours ago
Israel intercepts Gaza Sumud flotilla vessels, detains activists onboard

Israeli forces intercept and board a vessel from the global Samud flotilla as it approaches Gaza, detaining those onboard at gunpoint and transporting them to Israel.

Thunberg safe as Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, ministry says
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Euronews
14 hours ago
Thunberg safe as Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, ministry says

Israel begins intercepting vessels of the Gaza aid flotilla after warning them to avoid an active combat zone; activists, including Greta Thunberg, are reported safe.

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