Gaza: Israeli naval forces attacked an international aid flotilla bound for the besieged Gaza Strip and detained activists on board, organizers said late Wednesday. The Global Sumud Flotilla reported that Israeli forces surrounded the vessels as they sailed toward Gaza to challenge a years-long Israeli blockade.

According to Anadolu Agency, activists reported signal jamming and communication cut aboard most of the boats. The International Committee for Breaking the Siege on Gaza (ICBSG) confirmed that Israeli forces raided 19 ships, including the Alma, Sirius, Adara, and Deir Yassin. Several activists posted videos on social media showing Israeli naval boats approaching the convoy and ordering them to change course.

The ICBSG expressed urgency on the US social media company X's platform, stating, 'We are being attacked right now by the Zionist (Israeli) army.' They further noted, 'Some ships have already been intercepted, and a state of emergency has been declared aboard all vessels.' The statement concluded with concerns over the illegal interception and the boarding of vessels by military personnel.