Activists say Israeli forces intercepted Gaza aid flotilla near Crete, detaining crews
Activists on a Gaza aid flotilla say Israeli forces intercepted their vessels near Crete, detaining some crew members. Israel's Foreign Ministry said it was taking around 175 activists from over 20 boats to Israel.
A Gaza aid flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces near Crete, with activists saying some crew members were detained. The Global Sumud Flotilla had set sail from Barcelona earlier this month with over 70 boats and 1,000 people. Israel's Foreign Ministry said it was taking around 175 activists to Israel. Turkey's foreign ministry condemned the seizure as 'an act of piracy', while Spain's ministry of foreign affairs summoned the Israeli charge d'affaires to convey its condemnation. Hamas also condemned the interception, calling for the release of those detained. The flotilla was attempting to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza, which has been in place since Hamas seized power in 2007.
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