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flag Israel intercepted three humanitarian flotilla ships in international waters on October 1, 2025, sparking global condemnation.

flag On October 1, 2025, Israel intercepted at least three vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla—Alma, Sirius, and Adara—in international waters about 70 to 80 nautical miles from Gaza, according to activists and the flotilla’s media center. flag The ships, including those under British flags, were boarded by Israeli forces, communications were jammed, and live-streams disrupted. flag The flotilla, comprising at least 45 vessels and 497 crew from 46 nations, carried humanitarian aid and aimed to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, which activists and the UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese call illegal under international law. flag The interception occurred in international waters beyond the 12-nautical-mile limit, and legal matters are governed solely by England and Wales. flag Activists condemned the actions as unlawful and potentially war crimes, while international unions and groups called for the release of detained participants.

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