"Israel's foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, stated that the IDF successfully blocked attempts to breach the lawful naval blockade on Gaza and the arrival of vessels from the provocative flotilla. He confirmed that all participants taken off the vessels were unharmed."
"The Global Sumud Flotilla alleged that the IDF's actions were unlawful, claiming the boats were intercepted in international waters and accusing Israel's government of piracy and kidnapping."
"Anny Mokotow, an Australian citizen and member of Jews Against the Occupation, reported that her boat participated in a search and rescue effort after the flotilla was intercepted, noting many boats were damaged and engines destroyed."
The Israel Defence Forces detained six Australians attempting to deliver aid to Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla, consisting of 22 vessels, was intercepted off Crete. Approximately 175 activists were taken off the ships, with allegations of the IDF damaging boat engines and disrupting communications. The detained individuals will be released on Crete, with the Greek government's cooperation. The flotilla claims the IDF's actions were unlawful, accusing Israel of piracy and kidnapping, while over 40 ships continue to attempt to reach Gaza.
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