In a dramatic turn of events, Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla on Thursday, boarding 39 boats carrying humanitarian aid and foreign activists, including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg 🌊🚢. According to organizers, only one vessel remains en route to the Palestinian enclave.
Live camera feeds from the ships showed soldiers in helmets and night-vision goggles climbing aboard as passengers huddled in life vests with their hands raised. A video released by the Israeli foreign ministry captured Thunberg calmly seated on deck, surrounded by troops.
Governments around the world reacted swiftly. Türkiye’s foreign ministry blasted the operation as "an act of terror" that put innocent lives at risk. Meanwhile, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized the flotilla’s attempt to reach Gaza, echoing her concerns over maritime security.
The interception has sparked global outrage 🌍, with calls for de-escalation and renewed focus on safe humanitarian corridors. As the lone remaining ship edges closer, all eyes are on how this tense stand-off will unfold—and what it means for aid delivery to Gaza.
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