Solitary vessel was stopped 42 nautical miles from Gaza, in a move that organisers, state leaders, and rights groups have called ‘illegal’

The flotilla has entered the ‘high-risk’ zone near the Gaza coast

Activists said Israeli forces had boarded the flotilla on its approach to Gaza

The Global Sumud Flotilla said its vessels were being boarded by Israel naval forces, as it approached Palestinian territory, with cameras taken offline in a post on social media.

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Organisers said the interception was ‘illegal’, claiming the ships were in international waters while carrying vital aid to the enclave.

Hundreds on board have been taken to Israel where they will be deported to home countries

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Solitary vessel was stopped 42 nautical miles from Gaza, in a move that organisers, state leaders, and rights groups have called ‘illegal’

Activists describe mistreatment after Israel intercepted Gaza aid flotilla and detained about 450 people.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who was detained by Israeli authorities after participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla delivering humanitarian aid to...

According to the news agency, nine Swedes, 28 French, 27 Greeks, and 15 Italians will be forced to leave Israel

Around 450 people were arrested when Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla