US criticises allies over failure to stop Gaza aid flotilla

US criticises allies over failure to stop Gaza aid flotilla Submitted by Shraddha Joshi on Fri, 05/01/2026 - 11:22 Department of State highlights allies’ inaction amid rising tensions between Washington and Europe Protesters hold banners outside the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs to protest against the detention of members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in Athens on 30 April 2026 (Aggelos Nakkas/AFP) Off The United States has criticised its allies for failing to stop a Gaza-bound aid flotilla that was raided and seized by Israeli naval forces earlier this week. US Department of State spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Thursday described the flotilla as a “baseless, counterproductive stunt”. He said Washington expects allies to "take decisive action", including denying port access, docking, departure and refuelling to vessels involved in the mission.