Israel begins to intercept Global Sumud Flotilla vessels
Organizers aboard the vessels confirm the "Alma" and "Sirius" have been boarded by Israeli forces, escalating the maritime standoff.
The Israeli navy has begun intercepting the “Global Sumud Flotilla,” a convoy of activist ships attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza, according to live updates from organizers.
Activists on board the vessels reported that two ships, named the Alma and the Sirius, have been surrounded and boarded by Israeli military forces in international waters. The flotilla, which carries humanitarian supplies and international activists, including public figures like Greta Thunberg, was on a mission to draw attention to the conditions in Gaza.
This is a developing situation, and the exact location and status of the activists following the interception are not yet fully clear. The Israeli military has historically intercepted previous flotillas attempting to reach Gaza, citing security concerns and the enforcement of its naval blockade.
Fikrokhabar will provide more details on this story as they become available.
Source: Al Jazeera Live Blog / Activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla
