Israeli forces halted over 20 ships attempting to breach the Gaza blockade, labeling participants as 'attention-seeking agitators.'
On Thursday, Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla of more than 20 ships in international waters. These ships were attempting to breach the blockade of the Gaza Strip, according to reports. [source]
The flotilla aimed to challenge the blockade imposed on Gaza. Israeli authorities dismissed the participants as 'attention-seeking agitators,' according to the report. [source]
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'Attention-seeking agitators.' – Israeli authorities
Sources
- https://www.dw.com/en/israel-stops-gaza-bound-aid-flotilla-in-international-waters/a-76990054?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf — Details on the interception of the flotilla and Israel's response.