"The Global Sumud Flotilla says its fleet of over 50 ships has entered the high-risk zone.' A Gaza-bound aid flotilla is currently sailing toward the enclave, entering a high-risk zone where previous missions have faced attacks and interceptions. On Wednesday, Israel's public broadcaster Kan reported that the Israeli military is preparing to take control of the flotilla with naval commandos and warships. Israel wont tow all 50 vessels however and will sink some at sea, Kan said."
"Coastal countries control the waters closest to their shores, called territorial waters, which extend 12 nautical miles (22km) from the coast. In this zone, the state has full sovereignty, just like over its land. Beyond that, they have rights over up to 200 nautical miles (370 km) of ocean, including the water and seafloor. This area is called the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). In the EEZ, countries can regulate activities such as fishing, mining, drilling, and other energy projects."
A Gaza-bound aid flotilla of more than 50 ships from at least 44 countries sailed from Spain on August 31 toward the enclave and has entered a declared high-risk zone. The Israeli military is preparing to take control of the flotilla using naval commandos and warships, and reportedly will not tow all vessels, intending to sink some. Israel plans to detain hundreds of activists on naval ships, question them, and deport them via the port of Ashdod. The Global Sumud Flotilla aims to challenge the naval blockade and deliver aid. Maritime law grants coastal states full sovereignty within 12 nautical miles, resource rights up to 200 nautical miles in the EEZ, and leaves the high seas beyond any single state's control.
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