Israel intercepts Freedom Flotilla Coalition vessels en route to Gaza

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) affirms that the Israeli army attacked its convoy of boats and intercepted several ships as they sailed towards Gaza.

The FFC said that the army had attacked The Consciousness – a boat carrying 93 journalists, doctors and activists – before attacking and intercepting three smaller boats on Wednesday.

His passengers were “detained in unknown conditions,” he said.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry has confirmed the X that a raid against the flotilla had taken place.

“Another vain attempt to break the legal naval blockade and enter a combat zone has resulted in anything,” said the ministry.

“Ships and passengers are transferred to an Israeli port. All passengers are safe and healthy. Passengers should be expelled quickly,” he added.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he had firmly condemned Israeli action and demanded that Malaysian activists participating in the flotilla mission will be released.

Irish, French and Danish activists, among other nationals, would also be on the flotilla.

The FFC, an international network of pro-Palestinian militant groups that organize civil maritime missions, said that boats transported “vital aid” worth more than $ 110,000 in medicines, respiratory equipment and nutritional supplies for fellow Gaza hospitals.

“The Israeli army has no legal jurisdiction about international waters,” said the organization on Instagram. “Our flotilla is not struggling.”

This is the second incident of this type in recent days, after Israel has intercepted around forty ships, removed and arrested more than 450 activists from another humanitarian convoy, the Global Sumud flotilla, which also tried to deliver supplies to Gaza. Israel has Since then expelled, most of these activistsincluding Swedish activist for the climate Greta Thunberg.

Several activists of this flotilla allegedly allegedly alleged physical and psychological violence when they were detained by the Israelis. Rima Hassan, Franco-Palestinian MP for the European Parliament, said it was “beaten” by Israeli police after the interception of the flotilla. American activist David Adler described be “undressed”, “attached” and “blindfolded” Before his arrest, and he was also forced to be photographed with the Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir.