DUBAI: Israel’s navy intercepted an activist flotilla in international waters off Cyprus on Monday, halting the latest attempt to challenge a naval blockade of Gaza.
More than 50 vessels departed from the port of Marmaris, Turkiye, last week in what the organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla described as the final leg of their planned journey to Gaza’s shores.
At least 31 boats were intercepted in the operation by Monday evening, according to Global Sumud Flotilla’s tracker.
Protesters gathered in Greece outside the foreign ministry building in Athens in solidarity with the activists on board who include Greek nationals.
Meanwhile in Italy, a nationwide strike to protest treatment policies and in support of Palestinians in Gaza took place on Monday.
