"The Global Sumud Flotilla, made up of 43 boats and 500 activists at its height, is attempting to carry humanitarian aid to Gaza. The vessels had been sailing in international waters north of Egypt and had entered what activists and others called a "danger zone". While still in international waters, it is an area where the Israeli navy has in the past stopped other boats attempting to break its blockade, and which the flotilla has been warned not to cross."
"Greta Thunberg, the Swedish climate campaigner, and her friends are "safe and healthy", the foreign ministry said in a post on X alongside a video that appeared to show Ms Thunberg with several masked and armed Israeli military personnel. Irish citizens - including Sinn Féin senator Chris Andrews, author Naoise Dolan and comedian Tadhg Hickey - are aboard the flotilla. Organisers said not all vessels were intercepted in the initial response and at least one had proceeded towards Gaza."
The Global Sumud Flotilla comprised 43 boats and around 500 activists attempting to carry humanitarian aid to Gaza. The vessels were sailing in international waters north of Egypt and entered a zone the flotilla had been warned not to cross. Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Harris said Irish citizens were aboard and two additional presences were being verified, and that no injuries were reported. Taoiseach Micheal Martin said an interception in international waters would breach international maritime law. Greta Thunberg was reported safe and a video appeared to show her with masked and armed Israeli military personnel. Sinn F ein senator Chris Andrews was detained after his boat, the Spectre, was boarded.
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