Navy intercepts 21 of 58 vessels in Gaza flotilla hundreds of miles from the Strip

According to tracking data, the Global Sumud Flotilla — which includes 58 vessels — was located near the Greek Island of Crete, hundreds of nautical miles (over 1,000 kilometers) from Israel, when confronted by Israeli forces. By the morning hours of Thursday, Israel’s Foreign Ministry said the Navy had detained some 175 activists. In total, the Navy intercepted 21 of the Global Sumud Flotilla’s 58 vessels, security sources said. The Navy has called on the remaining activists to either turn back or sail to Ashdod if they have humanitarian aid, where it will be inspected before entering Gaza. If they...