Global Sumud Flotilla says 31 activists injured during Israeli interception in international waters
Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted on international waters by the Israeli Navy, walk towards the airport of Heraklion, on the island of Crete, Greece May 1, 2026. — Reuters pic
Saturday, 02 May 2026 9:57 AM MYT
ANKARA, May 2 — At least 31 activists were injured during Israel’s interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, Anadolu Ajansi reported according to statements from the group.
The Global Sumud Flotilla committee said those injured included activists from multiple countries, among them four each from New Zealand and Australia; three each from Italy and the US; two each from Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Colombia and Germany; and one each from Hungary, Ukraine, France, Poland and Portugal.
One of the injured holds dual Turkish-German citizenship, while efforts are ongoing to determine the identities of three other passengers, it added.
In a separate statement, it said activists detained during the interception were subjected to ill-treatment aboard an Israeli naval vessel for nearly 40 hours.
The group said that detainees were deliberately denied sufficient water and food and forced to sleep on wet floors.
It also said participants who resisted the detention of Saif Abukeshek, a Spanish national of Palestinian origin, and Brazilian citizen Thiago Avila were met with force by Israeli soldiers.
One activist described the incident, saying, “As you can see, my nose is probably broken. My ribs hurt; maybe they are broken, too. I’m not sure. My neck as well. They kicked us, punched us, and dragged us on the ground, and we even heard shots being fired at people,” according to the statement.
The Global Sumud humanitarian aid flotilla was attacked near the Greek island of Crete, 600 nautical miles from its destination, the blockade-ravaged enclave of Gaza.
The flotilla’s first ships, carrying humanitarian aid, left Barcelona on April 12, while the main fleet set sail from the Italian island of Sicily on April 26, aiming to break Israel’s years-long blockade of Gaza.
Israel has imposed a crippling blockade on the Gaza Strip since 2007, leaving the territory’s 2.4 million people on the verge of starvation.
Israel launched a brutal two-year offensive on Gaza in October 2023, killing more than 72,000 people, injuring over 172,000, and causing massive destruction across the besieged territory. — Bernama-Anadolu
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IDF Displays Weapons Seized From Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla, Suspends Future Shipments Pending Inspections
The Israel Defense Forces has displayed a cache of weapons allegedly seized from multiple aid flotilla boats bound for Gaza, claiming that some vessels were being used to smuggle arms under the guise of humanitarian assistance.
According to Israeli inspectors, around 50 boats were intercepted, with several found carrying firearms and small explosive devices alongside civilian goods.
Officials stated that while many vessels contained basic supplies such as groceries, others were transporting weapons intended for operatives in Hamas-controlled areas.
A naval commander said the operation was made possible through coordinated intelligence efforts involving Mossad, which identified suspicious movements linked to the flotilla.
He added that the weapons were likely intended to be used in attacks against Israeli civilians.
The IDF presented the seized arms publicly as evidence and announced the immediate suspension of all incoming aid flotillas to Gaza.
Authorities emphasized that any future shipments will undergo strict inspection procedures before being allowed to enter the territory.
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