Israeli army begins attacking Gaza-bound Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla
Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound Global Sumud aid flotilla of 54 boats, aiming to break the blockade as soldiers are seen near ships approaching the Strip.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 11:02 | 18 May 2026
The Israeli army has begun attacking and intercepting the Gaza-bound Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla.
The Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Israeli soldiers were filmed near one of the ships heading toward the Gaza Strip.
The flotilla, consisting of 54 boats, set sail on Thursday from the Turkish Mediterranean district of Marmaris in a renewed attempt to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza, which has been in place since the summer of 2007.
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