Israeli forces boarding Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say
Key takeaways
- David Gritten Global Sumud Flotilla/Handout via Reuters.
- The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) said its fleet was being boarded in what it called an illegal act of piracy about 250 nautical miles (460km) from Gaza, which is under an Israeli maritime blockade.
- Earlier, its foreign ministry described the flotilla as "a provocation for the sake of provocation" and said it involved "two violent Turkish groups".
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David Gritten Global Sumud Flotilla/Handout via Reuters. A live stream from the Global Sumud Flotilla showed armed commandos boarding a boat Pro-Palestinian activists say Israeli forces are intercepting a flotilla of more than 50 boats carrying aid for Gaza in international waters west of Cyprus.
The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) said its fleet was being boarded in what it called an illegal act of piracy about 250 nautical miles (460km) from Gaza, which is under an Israeli maritime blockade. Its video stream showed armed commandos climbing onto several boats.
There was no immediate comment from Israel. Earlier, its foreign ministry described the flotilla as "a provocation for the sake of provocation" and said it involved "two violent Turkish groups".