The Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Thursday, "A short while ago, during a naval operation, the Israeli Navy intercepted a ship that departed from Europe in order to violate the legal naval blockade that is imposed on the Gaza Strip. The ship was monitored and was intercepted in accordance with international law. The Israeli Navy clarified to the ship’s passengers that they are violating the legal naval blockade and that any humanitarian merchandise can be transferred to Gaza through the Port of Ashdod."
The IDF statement concluded, "The activity ended without exceptional events. At this time the ship is being transferred to the Port of Ashdod."