Posted on 05/02/2026 5:17:06 AM PDT by dennisw
Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats from a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza have been intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near the Greek island of Crete.
The organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) denounced the action as "piracy", saying those on board were seized unlawfully more than 965km (600 miles) from Gaza, which is under an Israeli naval blockade.
Israel's foreign ministry said about 175 activists were detained and dismissed the flotilla as a "PR stunt". Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said they would be "disembarked on a Greek beach" later on Thursday.
The GSF's data showed most of the remaining 36 boats in the flotilla were currently close to Crete's south coast.
The flotilla set sail two weeks ago, with a total of 58 vessels joining from Spain, France and Italy, aiming to break Israel's blockade of Gaza.
On Thursday, the GSF said Israeli naval forces had "intercepted, boarded, and systematically disabled and destroyed various boats" in the flotilla during a "violent raid in international waters" north-west of Crete overnight.
"Over 180 civilians from around the world have been directly attacked," it added.
"After detaining participants, smashing an engine and jamming communications, the [Israeli forces] retreated, kidnapping participants or intentionally leaving civilians stranded on powerless, broken vessels directly in the path of a massive approaching storm."
Israel insists its actions comply with international law.
The Israeli foreign ministry said that "due to the large numbers of vessels participating in the flotilla and the risk of escalation, and the need to prevent the breach of a lawful blockade, an early action was required".
"The operation was carried out in international waters peacefully and without any casualties. An initial inspection of the vessels revealed materials that appear to be drugs and contraceptives," it added.
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TL;DR —
IDF boarded and disabled all their boats. All activists were herded onto an Israeli vessel and dropped off on a Greek beach. So now they have a free beach vacation if they want it.
test
Sink their boats. Make them pay. No free shots.
Why does Greece get stuck with the flotsam and jetsam of Europe’s cultural failure?
Was the Spirit of Greta with them?
“Was the Spirit of Greta with them?”
Alas, she is sitting this one out with her new boyfriend
“Greta Thunberg and beau skip Gaza flotilla”
“Kebbon, 23, a long-haired Stockholm-based photographer for social and climate justice movements and former surfer dude, has been by Thunberg’s side for much of her activism.”
Drugs and contraceptives found.
Greta’s Love Boat.
Drugs, contraceptives and a new beau. Sounds steamy.
Obviously people who do not have jobs or families to support so they go on vacation to Crete. In my opinion they are terrorist waiting for the right moment to attack.
The distance from Crete to Gaza pushes 230 miles.
That’s a long run in a small boat.
Contraceptives.
We live you, stop breeding.
nice humanitarian saving of 175 Useful Idiot and evil peoples’ lives
but it would have been better in the long run to just give one warning (which they obviously didn’t need anyway) and then sink them
Sink the boats with all hands aboard.
WHERE IS GRETA?
Reliving the 1960's. Sex, drugs and rock'n roll.
"If you remember the 60's, you weren't there".
“Alas, she is sitting this one out with her new boyfriend”
Trump did say getting schtupped would help her anger issues. He was right again.
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