The human rights activist vessel Handala has altered its course after encountering two unidentified vessels believed to be of Israeli military origin. The crew attempted to contact the Israeli Navy via VHF channel 16 but received no response.
As a precaution, the ship has changed direction and is now sailing south towards the Egyptian coast. The onboard alarm has been sounded, and the crew is preparing for potential escalation by Israeli forces. While not entering Egyptian waters, the Handala plans to sail parallel to the coastline if necessary.
The crew will contact the Egyptian Coast Guard if the situation escalates due to a threat to their lives. Updates on the developing situation will be provided as more information becomes available.
Source: https://freedomflotilla.org/2025/07/26/handala-alters-course-amid-threat