Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception
More than 100 pro-Palestinian activists from a Gaza aid flotilla were transferred to Crete after Israeli forces intercepted their vessels in international waters near Greece. The flotilla, organized by Global Sumud, aimed to break Israel's blockade by delivering humanitarian supplies to Gaza. Several countries expressed concern, while the U.S. warned of consequences for supporting the effort, which it associates with Hamas.
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Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interceptionSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 01, 2026, 06:03 PMUpdated May 01, 2026, 06:09 PMListenATHERINOLAKKOS, Greece, May 1 - More than 100 pro-Palestinian activists aboard aid ships bound for Gaza were taken to the Greek island of Crete on Friday after Israeli forces seized their vessels in international waters near Greece, flotilla organisers said.The activists were part of a second Global Sumud flotilla, launched in recent months in an attempt to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza by delivering humanitarian assistance.
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