"Despite carrying only a symbolic amount of humanitarian aid, the flotilla had pressed forward with its mission to establish a maritime corridor into Gaza. Israel has intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, which had been attempting to break Israel's blockade of Gaza, and had garnered global attention as one of the biggest naval aid missions to the Palestinian enclave. The Global Sumud Flotilla carrying more than 40 civilian boats and about 500 activists"
"Organisers reported that naval forces boarded vessels about 70 nautical miles (130km) offshore Gaza, cutting communications and jamming signals as the flotilla approached the blockaded enclave. SHIPS INTERCEPTED AND CAPTURED: ALMA, ADARA, SIRIUS. THE REST ARE STILL SAILING. 40 NAUTICAL MILES OFF THE GAZA COAST. Global Sumud Flotilla (@GSMFlotilla) October 1, 2025 Earlier in the day, activists described shadowy encounters with unlit boats and drones tailing the convoy, heightening tensions on board."
Israeli forces intercepted and boarded the Global Sumud Flotilla, composed of over 40 civilian boats and about 500 activists seeking to establish a maritime corridor into Gaza. Organisers said naval forces boarded vessels about 70 nautical miles offshore, cut communications and jammed signals as the convoy approached. Activists reported shadowy encounters with unlit boats and drones prior to the boarding. Several ships — Alma, Adara and Sirius — were captured while others continued sailing roughly 40 nautical miles off Gaza. Israel had vowed to stop the flotilla, asserting volunteers tried to breach a lawful naval blockade. Gaza has been blockaded to varying degrees since 2007.
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