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IDF intercepts Gaza Flotilla, detains 150 activists at sea

Israeli Navy intercepts nine boats, arrests 150, attempting to breach blockade of Gaza.

42-vessel Gaza flotilla delivered just 2 tons of aid, says Israel

Israel says the intercepted Global Sumud flotilla carried under 2 tons of aid - less than 1/10 of a single truck - calling it a deceptive stunt, not a genuine humanitarian effort.

Ahead of deportation

Spanish flotilla activist bites Israeli medic

Spanish flotilla activist bites an Israeli medic at Ketziot Prison ahead of her deportation. Police called. Medic suffers minor injuries.

Empty ships, empty promises:

The Gaza aid flotilla that wasn’t

Who pays for all this? Chartering ships, crews, logistics, international media coordination — it doesn’t come cheap. Opinion.

Greta complained:

Greta Thunberg alleges mistreatment in Israeli custody

Greta Thunberg claims she faced harsh conditions after joining the 'Sumud' flotilla to Gaza. Minister Ben-Gvir rejected the claims, calling the activists terror supporters.

Israel deports 137 flotilla activists to Turkey

Turkish Foreign Ministry says 137 Gaza flotilla activists on board Turkish Airlines flight from Israel.

Inside the flotilla:

Police spokesperson reveals empty vessel, no humanitarian aid

Watch: Israel Police spokesperson to international media boards one of the vessels from the intercepted Gaza-bound flotilla, revealing there was no aid aboard despite activist claims.

Shayetet 13 seizes final ship of pro-Palestinian flotilla

Israeli Navy takes over 'Marinet,' the last ship in the Hamas-Sumud flotilla of hate; over 400 activists in flotilla arrested and deported.

Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza flotilla, arrests activists

Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. Greta Thunberg among activists detained, operation expected to go on through Yom Kippur.

Greece, Italy urge Gaza flotilla to halt

Greece and Italy urged the Global Sumud Flotilla to halt its Gaza mission, backing US President Trump’s peace initiative and calling for safe, coordinated delivery of aid.

Watch:

Green Prince's counter-flotilla initiative

Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a founding member of Hamas, talks about his initiative against Hamas supporters and the flotilla that is on its way to the coast of Gaza.

Gaza flotilla enters 'high-risk zone', claims drone activity

Gaza-bound flotilla which seeks to breach Israeli naval blockade enters zone where previous flotillas were intercepted.

Warns of risk to Trump plan

Meloni urges Gaza flotilla to halt

Italian PM Meloni urges the Global Sumud Flotilla to halt its Gaza-bound mission, warning it could destabilize peace efforts tied to Trump’s newly proposed regional plan. Sa’ar to flotilla participants: Listen to Meloni.

Hamas documents prove link to Sumud Flotilla

Official documents found in Gaza indicate a direct link between Hamas and the leadership of the Sumud flotilla.

Aid flotilla resumes Gaza mission after drone strike off Crete

An international flotilla with 47 boats, including Greta Thunberg, sails for Gaza to defy Israel’s blockade. Italy urges caution, citing danger.

Flotilla departs Italy to challenge Israeli blockade of Gaza

Ten vessels carrying 60 activists and officials leave Sicily for Gaza, intend to join Global Sumud Flotilla which aims to challenge Israel’s blockade.

Spain, Italy deploy warships to protect Gaza flotilla

Spain and Italy send ships to assist citizens on board boats attempting to enter Gaza. Italian PM calls on aid to be transferred via Cyprus, calling flotilla 'gratuitous, dangerous, and irresponsible.'

Israel warns Gaza flotilla against naval blockade breach

Israel's Foreign Ministry warns a Gaza-bound flotilla, dubbed the “Hamas Flotilla,” not to breach a naval blockade. The ministry advises they unload aid in Israel for transfer to Gaza.

Greek ships join Gaza flotilla to challenge Israel's blockade

Two Greek ships join the Global Sumud flotilla, which is aiming to breach the Israeli blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid.

Second night in a row

Gaza flotilla again claims it was struck by a drone

Global Sumud Flotilla claims a second boat was hit by a drone en route to Gaza, a night after Tunisia said no UAV presence was noted in the area.

Gaza flotilla claims it was attacked by drone in Tunisia

Gaza-bound flotilla docked in Tunisia reports suspected drone strike. All aboard are safe. Tunisia's National Guard: No drone activity detected in the area.

Greta Thunberg’s Gaza flotilla docks in Tunisia

Greta Thunberg’s flotilla carrying aid to Gaza docks in Tunisia to mass support. The group plans to resume its journey in days.

The flotilla delusion:

A Turkish gambit, not a humanitarian mission

The flotilla to Gaza is designed to create a media spectacle, not to deliver aid. Opinion.

Gaza flotilla delayed again over logistical issues

Mahgreb Sumud Flotilla’s departure from Tunisia to Gaza postponed to September 10 due to logistical issues. The boats aim to join others from Spain and Italy in challenging Israel’s naval blockade.

After weather delays

Gaza flotilla departs Barcelona again

A flotilla carrying activists and aid for Gaza leaves Barcelona again after weather delays, aiming to breach Israel’s blockade. Greta Thunberg and other public figures are aboard.

Aims to breach blockade

Large Gaza flotilla sets sail from Barcelona

A flotilla carrying aid and activists departs Barcelona for Gaza, aiming to breach Israel’s blockade amid famine warnings. Greta Thunberg and other public figures join the high-profile mission.

Greta Thunberg to participate in yet another flotilla to Gaza

Greta Thunberg announces she will join a large flotilla this month to challenge Israel’s Gaza blockade. Set to sail from Spain and Tunisia, the flotilla aims to break the blockade with boats from over 44 countries.

'We're coming!': Families of hostages sail towards Gaza

Relatives of hostages set sail towards Gaza beach, calling for loved' ones release.

Great-granddaughter of Nazi gas supplier on Gaza flotilla

A new flotilla has set sail for Gaza, including Marlena Engelhorn, the great-granddaughter of the Nazi who supplied the deadly Zyklon B gas to the concentration camps.

Elderly flotilla participant hid hashish in her underwear

Following the interception of the Handala flotilla, a woman in her 70s who participated in the flotilla was found to be carrying 21 units of hashish on her person.

IDF intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla

IDF intercepts pro-Palestinian ship 'Handala' as it approaches Gaza.

Another flotilla sets sail for Gaza

Freedom Flotilla Coalition's Handala sets sail from Italy in an attempt to break Israel's naval blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Israel's water is 'dirty'

The flotilla detainee's unexpected request

French MEP Rima Hassan, who is still being held in an Israeli jail after refusing to sign deportation papers, is demanding the jail provide her with bottled water.

Contesting the Waters:

The legality of the Gaza Flotilla interception

The Israeli naval blockade of Gaza is regarded as entirely legal under international law and even by the UN. Opinion.

Greta Thunberg in Paris:

'End the occupation'

Greta Thunberg, deported from Israel after taking part in Gaza aid flotilla, lands in Paris, calls for increased aid and an end to the "occupation," urging release of detained activists.

Ahead of deportation

Gaza flotilla passengers arrive at Ben Gurion Airport

Passengers of ship involved in international flotilla to Gaza arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, hours after the ship docked in Ashdod. All 12 left-wing activists on board will be deported from Israel. Foreign Ministry publishes a photo of Greta Thunberg next to an Israeli flag.

Had Greta docked in Gaza, she might have learned the hard way

Greta isn’t brave. She was not breaking a blockade. She broke trust with every real victim of terror, every hostage family, and every Israeli who still has to check the sky for rockets or the ground for tunnels. Opinion.

Drama at sea:

IDF troops take over Gaza flotilla ship

Forces from Shayetet 13 take control of ship that planned to break maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip. Activists detained without incident and will be returned to their countries after being provided with food and water. The ship is on its way to the port of Ashdod.

Gaza flotilla member claims:

Israel has begun jamming our communications

An activist on the Madleen, which is sailing to the Gaza Strip, says the tracking system shows the ship in Jordan and alleges that Israel is preparing to intercept it.

Gaza Flotilla organizers plan to livestream IDF interception

Ship carrying group of anti-Israel activists, including Greta Thunberg, expected to reach shores of Gaza tomorrow.

Greta Thunberg joins flotilla attempting to breach Gaza blockade

Climate activist Greta Thunberg and 11 others are sailing on the Madleen, a Freedom Flotilla vessel, from Sicily towards Gaza, claim they will be challenging “Israel's siege” on the Strip.

Malta denies blocking damaged Gaza-bound aid ship

International NGO accuses Malta of obstructing a humanitarian ship en route to Gaza after it was allegedly hit by drones. Malta denies the claim, saying the vessel's crew refused official assistance.

Report: Israel struck ship attempting to bring aid to Gaza

CNN has reported that Israel attacked a ship near Malta which was sailing towards Gaza with the aim of 'breaking the blockade on the Strip.'

New flotilla:

Activists aiming to defy Gaza blockade

Activists from several countries setting out aboard the Handala ship, aiming to defy Israel’s naval blockade of the Gaza Strip and deliver humanitarian aid.

'Freedom Flotilla' headed for Gaza blocked in Turkey

Organizers say the flotilla was unable to set sail after the West African country of Guinea-Bissau withdrew its flagged vessels.

Watch live: IAF flyover and Navy flotilla

Flyover app to allow Israelis to follow path and location of the IAF planes, in real time.

Pro-Israel Swedish flotilla arrives in Herzliya

Swedish pro-Israel flotilla docks in Herzliya Marina, kicks off 11-day visit to improve Sweden's image in Israel.

Swedish pro-Israel flotilla to arrive at Herzliya

50 Evangelical Christian Swedes come on first flotilla in support of Israel.

Gaza flotilla boats to be auctioned off for terror victims

Boats in flotilla to Gaza confiscated a month ago will be sold at auction - and the money from the sale given to terror victim families.

'Return flotilla' to leave Gaza for Israel

Flotilla to launch from Gaza tomorrow aiming to 'return' to Israeli territorial waters.

Swedish Christian Zionists to sail to Israel

'Only democracy amid ​​dictatorships welcomes solidarity with human rights, freedom of expression, religion, fundamental democratic values.'

Israel intercepts second Gaza-bound flotilla

IDF intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla carrying 'humanitarian aid.'

Arab MK: IDF soldiers are criminals who should be tried in court

MK Zoabi claims soldiers on Gaza-Israel border are criminals, engage in 'piracy.'

Captain of flotilla boat accuses Israel of violating law

Captain of Norwegian boat which participated in anti-Israel flotilla claims Israeli authorities used violent force against boat's crew.

Gaza 'flotilla' boat stopped by Israeli Navy

Israeli navy seizes boat with a few boxes of medical supplies attempting to break blockade of Gaza.

Latest Gaza flotilla nearing its destination

"Freedom Flotilla" which left Sicily in June in a bid to challenge Israel's naval blockade of Gaza nearing its destination.

Gaza Freedom Flotilla leaves from Palermo, aiming for Gaza

New flotilla leaves from Italy, aims to breach blockade and reach Gaza.

Watch: This is how Hamas exploited the flotilla participants

Fishing boat that tried to break naval blockade on Gaza included mainly sick and disabled people, who were even treated by the IDF.

IDF stops 'Reverse Flotilla' boat

IDF forces seize boat attempting to break naval blockade of Gaza by sailing out of Gaza, tow craft to Ashdod naval base.

Greenblatt: Hamas cynically risking lives

U.S. special envoy blasts Hamas ahead of a planned attempt to breach Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza.