Overview

• The final vessel, the Marinette, was stopped on October 3 about 42.5 nautical miles from Gaza, capping interceptions of roughly 41–42 boats and the detention of more than 400 participants.
• Israeli authorities said expulsions have begun, confirming the removal of four Italian nationals and stating broader deportations are underway from Ashdod.
• France’s Foreign Ministry said consular teams have contacted 36 nationals and begun visits at Ktziot prison, as their lawyers announce complaints alleging ship seizure and arbitrary detention.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the navy’s operation, while flotilla organizers and Amnesty International condemned it as unlawful and an act of intimidation; organizers reported a hunger strike by 11 Greek participants, and Hamas labeled the action piracy.
• Demonstrations spread across Europe and Mexico, Belgium summoned Israel’s ambassador, and Colombia announced the expulsion of Israel’s delegation, reflecting escalating diplomatic fallout.