"After Israeli occupation naval forces illegally intercepted vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla - a peaceful, non-violent convoy carrying food, baby formula, medicine, and volunteers from 47 countries to Gaza - hundreds of participants have been abducted and reportedly taken aboard the large naval vessel, the MSC Johannesburg," flotilla officials said Thursday in a press release. "This was after they were assaulted with water cannons, doused with skunk water, and had their communications systematically jammed in yet more acts of aggression against unarmed civilians."
Our vessels are being illegally intercepted. Cameras are offline and vessels have been boarded by military personnel. We are actively working to confirm the safety and status of all participants on board.
