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Israel detains crews of Gaza aid flotillas near Crete
Israeli forces have intercepted a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza, detaining 175 activists. The interception occurred in international waters near the Greek island of Crete. (sources: theguardian, bbc, alarabiya, aljazeera, reuters)
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ModernAction Briefing
Israeli forces intercepted at least 22 boats from a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, detaining the crews involved. Activists have described the interception as a violent raid.
- The flotilla was carrying aid for Gaza and was intercepted in international waters near Crete.
- Israeli forces detained 175 activists from the flotilla.
- The Global Sumud Flotilla characterized the interception as a violent raid.
- Israel has urged activists to use established channels for aid delivery.
Why it matters
The interception highlights ongoing tensions regarding aid delivery to Gaza amid the conflict.
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