Event Brief
Israel raids Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Summary: The Global Sumud Flotilla says Israeli naval forces raided several of its vessels near Cyprus.
WHO: Global Sumud Flotilla
WHAT: Israeli naval forces raided several vessels of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla near Cyprus.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 9:53 AM ET
WHERE: Cyprus
WHY: The raid occurred during the flotilla’s Gaza-bound aid mission in international waters.
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