"Ehab Lotayef described the interception as alarming, stating that it amounts to an illegal abduction, especially since the flotilla activists are unarmed civilians trying to deliver aid and draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza."
"Israeli forces jammed communications, destroyed several ships, and left activists adrift at sea on boats without power during the interception, highlighting the severity of the situation."
"Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar assured that all detained participants were unharmed and would be taken to Greece in the coming hours, thanking the Greek government for its assistance."
Marie Tota and Umir Tiar, two Canadians, were detained by Israel during a mission to break the Gaza naval blockade. Over 180 activists were intercepted in international waters. The boats were stopped west of Crete, far from Israel and Gaza. Organizer Ehab Lotayef expressed concern over the interception, labeling it an illegal abduction of unarmed civilians delivering aid. Israel's Foreign Minister stated that all detainees were unharmed and would be taken to Greece. Communications were jammed, and several ships were destroyed during the incident.
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