Israel intercepts nine‑boat Gaza aid flotilla
On Oct. 8, 2025 Israeli forces intercepted a nine‑boat flotilla attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza, transferring the vessels and 145 activists to an Israeli port where officials said the passengers were safe and would be deported. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition said the fleet carried more than $110,000 in medical and nutritional supplies for Gaza hospitals and called the detentions unlawful; the Israeli Foreign Ministry said the effort was a "futile attempt" and that no aid was found aboard at least one recent seizure.
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📌 Key Facts
- Israeli Foreign Ministry: intercepted nine boats and transferred 145 activists to an Israeli port (reported Oct. 8, 2025).
- Flotilla organizers: claimed the convoy carried over $110,000 worth of aid including medicine and respiratory equipment.
- Freedom Flotilla Coalition quote: David Heap called the detentions 'arbitrary, unlawful,' and organizers said passengers will be deported promptly.
📚 Contextual Background
- Israel enforces a naval blockade of the Gaza Strip.