Organisers of a flotilla attempting to take aid to the war-battered Gaza Strip said Israeli naval forces had intercepted its vessels on Wednesday as they attempted to break an Israeli blockade.
“Around 8:30 pm Gaza time (1730 GMT), several vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, including the Alma, Sirius and Adara, were illegally intercepted and boarded by Israeli occupation forces in international waters,” the flotilla said.
“Beyond the confirmed interceptions, live streams and communications with several other vessels have been lost,” the statement added.
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