Israeli interception of Gaza-bound aid flotilla criticized as an 'act of piracy'
Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters near Greece, detaining some activists and smashing engines, according to the flotilla organizers. The interception was widely condemned by several countries, including Turkey and Spain, as well as Hamas.
A flotilla of boats attempting to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near Greece. The Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail from Barcelona earlier this month, had over 70 boats and 1,000 people from around the world participating. Israeli forces detained around 175 activists from more than 20 boats and took them to Israel. The interception was condemned by Turkey's Foreign Ministry as 'an act of piracy.' Spain, Italy, and Germany also expressed concern and called for restraint. The activists' attempt comes less than a year after Israel foiled a previous effort by the group to reach Gaza.
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