Event Brief
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla off Crete, detains dozens
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
Summary: Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters off Greece and detained crews while it sailed near Crete.
WHO: Israeli forces
WHAT: Detention of crews from the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 4:19 AM ET
WHERE: International waters off Greece near the southern Greek island of Crete
WHY: Activists said they were trying to break Israel’s maritime blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver humanitarian aid.
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