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Israeli boats approach Gaza aid flotilla to impose naval blockade, organizers say

The Israeli navy is expected to begin intercepting dozens of boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla within an hour, organizers said, adding that a state of emergency has been declared on board their vessels attempting to bring aid to Gaza.

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Published October 01,2025
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ISRAELI BOATS APPROACH GAZA AID FLOTILLA TO IMPOSE NAVAL BLOCKADE, ORGANIZERS SAY
Boats, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, sail off Koufonisi islet, Greece, September 26, 2025. (REUTERS File Photo)

More than 20 Israeli boats are spotted approaching an international aid flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip, the International Committee to Break the Siege of Gaza said on Wednesday evening.

A spokesman for the Global Sumud Flotilla said the Israeli boats were moving to impose a naval blockade on the convoy.