Israel intercepts over 20 Gaza-bound aid ships, activists detained

A "Global Sumud Flotilla" has set sail for Gaza, aiming to challenge Israel's naval blockade and deliver humanitarian supplies. The group accuses the Israeli navy of conducting a violent raid in international waters, allegedly leaving hundreds of civilians stranded on powerless, broken vessels as a storm approached. The Israeli navy has intercepted the flotilla off the coast of Crete, detaining dozens of activists and enforcing the naval blockade of the Gaza Strip for security reasons.