The Handala, a ship of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, departed from Gallipoli on July 20, 2025, carrying humanitarian supplies to Gaza. The mission aimed to breach the Israeli naval blockade that has persisted for nearly twenty years. On the night of July 26 to 27, Israeli forces intercepted the Handala, boarding the ship and deporting its entire crew. Twenty-one participants from various countries were involved in this critical mission, amidst ongoing tensions and previous assaults against similar initiatives by Israeli forces.
On the night of July 26 to 27, Israeli forces intercepted the Handala, boarded the ship, and illegally deported the entire crew, an action mirroring earlier aggression on another vessel.
Antonio Mazzeo describes the day of the interception, noting that the crew felt the tension as an Israeli drone circled overhead, signaling their impending capture.
The mission aimed to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians amidst an enduring siege, highlighting the complexity of international naval confrontations.
Twenty-one people from around the world united under the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, seeking to challenge the longstanding naval blockade of Gaza.
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