Israel seizes Gaza flotilla, protests erupt worldwide

Israeli forces have seized the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) en route to Gaza, detaining more than 440 activists in international waters. The flotilla, carrying limited humanitarian aid, was intercepted approximately 70 nautical miles from Gaza’s coastline.

The Israeli military confirmed it had taken control of all but one of the 44 civilian vessels. The remaining ship, the Marinette, stayed in international waters but faced imminent seizure.