Israeli forces detain Gaza aid flotilla activists in international waters, activists disembark in Crete

Israeli forces intercepted and detained approximately 175 activists attempting to sail to the Gaza Strip, forcing their vessels to dock in Crete under Greek coast guard escort. The activists, who were part of an international aid flotilla, were transferred to four buses and transported to an unspecified city after disembarking on the Greek island. The detention occurred in international waters, prompting criticism from several European governments over Israel's actions against the humanitarian mission. The flotilla was attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, which has been under an Israeli blockade for over 15 years, severely restricting the movement of goods and people in and out of the Palestinian territory.