Israeli Navy Intercepts Gaza Flotilla in International Waters
The Israeli Navy intercepted the 58-vessel Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near the Greek island of Crete as it attempted to break the naval blockade of Gaza. Israeli forces boarded the vessels, disabled engines, jammed distress communications, and detained over 180 multi-national civilian activists.
Date: April 29, 2026
Location: Crete (International Waters), Greece
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: Anadolu Agency / Global Sumud Flotilla