The 430 members of the Global Sumud fleet have been transferred to Israel

"Those 430 activists have been transferred aboard Israeli ships and are heading towards Israel, where they will be able to meet with their consular representatives," announced a spokesperson for the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Global Sumud flotilla, consisting of approximately fifty vessels, announced that Israeli forces boarded its ships, denouncing an illegal and violent interception. This is the third attempt in the last year to break the Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip, which is facing severe humanitarian shortages due to the conflict that began in October 2023.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the interception, describing the flotilla's plan as 'malicious' and encouraged naval forces to continue the operation. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that it will not allow any violation of the legal blockade imposed on Gaza, thus emphasizing Israel's determination to maintain control over maritime access in the area. The flotilla demands the swift release of the detained activists and the cessation of the blockade.