Israeli forces have intercepted a flotilla of vessels, identified as the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was reportedly en route to Gaza carrying aid. Approximately 39 out of 45 ships in the convoy were intercepted, with Israel asserting that no vessels breached its maritime blockade. Authorities have also indicated their intention to deport the activists who were aboard the intercepted boats.
Among those detained during the operation was Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg. The intercepted vessels and activists were transported to Israel’s Ashdod port. The incident has elicited international reactions, including an accusation of “brutality” from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the eruption of protests globally.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/oct/01/israel-gaza-aid-global-sumud-flotilla-middle-east-crisis-latest-updates