"The Israeli military has intercepted several ships from the flotilla of vessels carrying humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip, detaining many of the activists on board. At least three ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla, made up of 44 vessels and some 500 activists, were intercepted approximately 70 nautical miles (130km) from the coast of Gaza, according to organisers."
"It wrote that Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who had been on board the lead ship Alma, and her friends are safe and healthy. The ministry also shared a video showing Thunberg. So far, at least six ships have been intercepted by the Israeli navy, according to the activist group. The names of the vessels are Deir Yassin/Mali, Huga, Spectre, Adara, Alma and Sirius."
"Several ships were targeted by acts of active aggression, it said. Florida vessel has been deliberately rammed at sea. Yulara, Meteque and others have been targeted with water cannons, it said on Telegram. All passengers on board were unharmed, it added. Before being intercepted, the vessels had succeeded in sailing beyond the point where the Madleen Flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces earlier this year."
At least six ships have been boarded by the Israeli navy and further interceptions are expected. The Israeli military intercepted several flotilla vessels carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, detaining many activists onboard. Three Global Sumud Flotilla ships — part of 44 vessels and about 500 activists — were intercepted roughly 70 nautical miles (130 km) from Gaza. Several vessels were stopped and passengers are being transferred to an Israeli port. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and companions aboard the lead ship Alma are reported safe and healthy. Activists reported ramming, water-cannon attacks, disabled communications and alleged illegal interception.
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