Israel’s military intercepted nearly all boats in an aid flotilla carrying humanitarian supplies to Gaza, detaining over 450 foreign activists, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The move has sparked international condemnation and protests, with countries like Italy and Turkey condemning Israel’s actions as “thuggery” and “criminal acts.” The Global Sumud Flotilla aimed to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza, which has left the territory in a state of devastation after two years of war.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/israel-stops-13-gaza-aid-boats-organisers-say-sparking-international-criticism-2025-10-02