"The flotilla's vessels and passengers were safe, had been transferred to an Israeli port and were expected to be deported promptly, Israel's foreign ministry said in a statement on X. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content"
"The incident was the second such event in recent days, after Israel had intercepted about 40 vessels and detained more than 450 activists in an aid convoy, the Global Sumud Flotilla, that was also attempting to deliver supplies to Gaza. The FFC said Israeli forces "hijacked the humanitarian fleet," adding that the "ships were illegally intercepted ... Participants - humanitarians, doctors and journalists from across the world - have been taken against their will and are being held in unknown conditions.""
Irish citizens onboard included Independent TD Barry Heneghan and author Naoise Dolan. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition organises civilian maritime missions to break Israel's blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla, transferred vessels and passengers to an Israeli port, and expected prompt deportation, according to Israel's foreign ministry. The FFC said forces "hijacked the humanitarian fleet" and that ships were illegally intercepted, alleging participants including humanitarians, doctors and journalists were taken against their will and held in unknown conditions. The ships carried more than $110,000 of medical and nutritional supplies intended for Gaza's hospitals. Gaza authorities report about 67,000 people killed and widespread devastation since October 7, 2023.
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