Israel prepares to intercept Gaza aid flotilla amid rising tensions
TL;DR
Israel has warned it will take necessary measures to prevent the Madleen aid flotilla, carrying humanitarian supplies and activists including Greta Thunberg, from reaching Gaza, citing security concerns and the blockade aimed at preventing weapons transfer to Hamas. The flotilla, which departed Sicily, is in international waters and asserts it is unarmed and peaceful, while Israel plans to intercept and possibly deport the vessel.
- Madleen: Israel warns it will stop aid flotilla reaching Gaza BBC
- Israel Vows to Stop Aid Ship With Greta Thunberg Aboard From Reaching Gaza The New York Times
- Gaza aid flotilla nearing a “place under siege” Al Jazeera
- Israel plans to stop Gaza-bound ship with Thunberg on board DW
- IDF expects Gaza flotilla within 24 hours, as it claims Israel downed navigation system The Jerusalem Post
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