Israeli naval forces intercepted and seized the Handala, a ship carrying activists and humanitarian aid, as it attempted to break the longstanding blockade of Gaza. The vessel, operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and crewed by international activists, medics, and journalists, was boarded in international waters before being towed to the Israeli port of Ashdod. All passengers were detained, with some facing deportation, amid claims by rights groups that the interception was unlawful. This marks at least the third such flotilla blocked by Israel this year, highlighting ongoing international efforts to challenge the blockade and deliver aid to Gaza, where humanitarian conditions remain dire. The incident has drawn global attention and condemnation from various governments and organizations, fueling debate over the legality and morality of Israel's blockade and its enforcement.
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