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Israel intercepts Gaza Sumud flotilla vessels, detains activists onboard

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Israeli forces have boarded and taken control of nearly all the vessels in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which had been attempting to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza.

Breakdown
  • Israeli forces intercepted a vessel from the global Samud flotilla heading toward Gaza.
  • The vessel was boarded by Israeli forces. 5s
  • Activists onboard were detained at gunpoint and are being taken to Israel. 7s
  • Members of the flotilla called for help during the incident. 12s
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