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Flotilla activists return to Istanbul after Israel detains them at sea

Al Jazeera · May 2, 2026, 12:46 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Global Sumud Flotilla activists have arrived in Istanbul after Israel intercepted their Gaza-bound aid convoy at sea.

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BBC News Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists Dawn News Gaza flotilla organisers say 211 activists 'kidnapped' by Israel Dawn News Israel arrests 175 activists from Gaza flotilla far from its waters Dawn News Israel says intercepted 175 Gaza flotilla activists on 20 boats

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