Gaza-bound aid ship intercepted by Israeli forces

Middle East Eye · April 29, 2026 War

Gaza-bound aid ship intercepted by Israeli forces Organisers of a humanitarian vessel heading to Gaza said Israeli military speedboats approached the ship as it attempted to break the blockade. “Our boats were approached by military speedboats… pointing lasers and semi-automatic assault weapons,” the Global Sumud Flotilla said, adding communications were jammed and an SOS was issued. Israeli Army Radio, citing a source, said Israel had begun seizing control of aid ships bound for Gaza far from its shores.

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