Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception
More than 100 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, including six Australians, were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near Crete and transferred to Greece. The flotilla, aiming to break Israel's naval blockade and deliver aid to Gaza, was intercepted after departing from multiple European ports. While most crew members were taken to Crete, two flotilla organizers were transferred to Israel for questioning over alleged ties to terrorist activities.
- ▪Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters off the coast of Crete on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.
- ▪Over 100 activists were transferred from Israeli vessels to Greek Coast Guard boats and taken to Atherinolakkos port in Crete.
- ▪Six Australians were among those detained, and DFAT has sent consular officials to assist while urging against participation in blockade-breaking efforts.
- ▪Two flotilla steering committee members, Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila, were taken to Israel for questioning over suspected terrorist affiliation and illegal activity.
- ▪The flotilla originated from Marseille, Barcelona, and Syracuse, with over 50 boats aiming to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza despite Israel's naval blockade.
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Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interceptionTopic:Activism19m ago19 minutes agoFri 1 May 2026 at 12:03pmCrew members of the Global Sumud Flotilla have been taken to Greece after being intercepted by Israel. (Reuters: Stefanos Rapanis)In short: More than 100 activists on aid ships bound for Gaza have been taken to Greece after Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla on Wednesday. Six Australians were among detained crew members of the Global Sumud Flotilla.What's next?Consular officials are in Crete to provide assistance and are working to "confirm the detention of any Australians".abc.net.au/news/crew-members-on-israel-blocked-aid-flotilla-taken-to-greece/106633356Link copiedShareShare articleMore than 100 activists on ships bound for Gaza that were intercepted by…
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