Activists say Israel has intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla near Crete
Activists sailing on dozens of boats attempting to break Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver aid say Israeli forces intercepted them, detaining the crews while the flotilla was sailing near the Greek island of Crete.
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World Activists say Israel has intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla near Crete April 30, 20263:59 AM ET By The Associated Press Boats carrying activists and humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza reposition in the port during a symbolic send-off as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, April 12, 2026. Joan Mateu Parra/AP hide caption toggle caption Joan Mateu Parra/AP ATHENS, Greece — Activists sailing on dozens of boats attempting to break Israel's maritime blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver humanitarian aid say Israeli forces intercepted them overnight Wednesday into Thursday, detaining the crews while the flotilla was sailing near the southern Greek island of Crete.
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