"Activists aboard the Gaza aid flotilla accused Israeli forces of "illegally intercepting" their vessels and coming aboard as the flotilla approached the Israeli blockade. The Global Sumud Flotilla was sailing toward Gaza with more than 40 civilian boats carrying about 500 people. Among them are parliamentarians from various countries, lawyers and activists, including the Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. The announcement came through the flotilla's X account, with organizers saying they were "working to confirm the safety and status of all participants on board.""
"The Israeli Navy intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla from advancing to the Gaza coast. Meanwhile, the Red Cross says Israel's fierce offensive has "forced" it to pause activities in Gaza City. DW has more. The Global Sumud Flotilla organizers said some of the live broadcasts from the convoy's ships have been cut Image: Global Sumud Flotilla/REUTERS Skip next section What you need to know The organizers of a Gaza aid flotilla say the Israeli navy boarded some of its ships The Red Cross says it is temporarily suspending its activities in Gaza City despite the 'harrowing humanitarian conditions' there Germany arrests three suspected Hamas operatives Below you can read about developments from Israel, Gaza and the wider Middle East on Wednesday, October 1:"
The Israeli Navy intercepted and boarded vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla as it approached waters under the Israeli blockade of Gaza. The flotilla included over 40 civilian boats with about 500 passengers, among them international parliamentarians, lawyers, activists and Greta Thunberg. Organizers reported some live broadcasts were cut and said they were confirming the safety and status of participants. Israel warned the convoy to change course. The International Committee of the Red Cross temporarily suspended activities in Gaza City, citing a fierce offensive that forced the pause. Germany arrested three suspected Hamas operatives.
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