Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla

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All but two pro-Palestinian activists detained by Israeli forces after their flotilla headed for Gaza was intercepted in international waters have now been released in Greece. On Thursday, around 175 activists aboard 22 boats carrying aid were seized near the island of Crete. The organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) denounced the action as "piracy", saying members were seized unlawfully more than 965km (600 miles) from Gaza, which is under an Israeli naval blockade. Israel's foreign

Israel says detained Gaza flotilla activists to be taken to Greece https://www.channelnewsasia.com - 01.05.2026 01:55
Israel says detained Gaza flotilla activists to be taken to Greece https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ - 01.05.2026 01:48
Israel intercepts and detains crews of Gaza aid flotilla near Crete https://www.theguardian.com - 30.04.2026 14:17

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Israel says detained Gaza flotilla activists to be taken to Greece https://www.channelnewsasia.com - 01.05.2026 01:55
Israel says detained Gaza flotilla activists to be taken to Greece https://www.channelnewsasia.com/ - 01.05.2026 01:48
Israel intercepts and detains crews of Gaza aid flotilla near Crete https://www.theguardian.com - 30.04.2026 14:17