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Gaza aid flotilla vessels taken to Crete after Israeli interception

Al Jazeera·Al Jazeera Staff·about 1 month ago
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Israel’s military reportedly seized 22 vessels sailing among the Global Sumud Flotilla. More than ‌160 activists on board aid ships forming a flotilla bound for Gaza have been taken to the Greek ⁠island of Crete ⁠after Israeli forces seized their vessels in international waters near Greece earlier this week, Freedom Flotilla organisers have said. The organisers told the Reuters news agency on Friday that 168 members of the flotilla crew had been taken to Crete while two activists remained with Israeli authorities. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Trump says ‘let them play’ after FIFA confirms Iran World Cup games in US list 2 of 3 How is Israel replicating its Gaza tactics in Lebanon? list 3 of 3 Flotilla activist: Israel’s ‘brutal attack’ will not deter us end of list According to the group’s tracker, 22 boats have been intercepted so far by Israel, while 47 others are still sailing.…

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