Overview

• Organizers reported that Israeli forces boarded multiple vessels about 70 nautical miles from Gaza overnight as several dozen other boats continued sailing toward the coast.
• Spain said about 65 of its nationals joined the convoy and confirmed a first group disembarked in Ashdod this morning, with consular teams on site to assist.
• Catalonia’s Parliament suspended its plenary session and Barcelona saw protests outside the Israeli consulate, where police carried out charges; prominent participants included Ada Colau and CUP legislator Pilar Castillejo.
• International fallout accelerated as crowds rallied in European cities, Colombia’s president announced the expulsion of Israel’s diplomats, Turkey denounced the operation, and France pressed for consular protections.
• Israel framed the interdiction as lawful blockade enforcement and cited offers of alternative aid routes, while flotilla organizers called it an illegal attack and reported ramming and water cannon; Israel said detainees, including Greta Thunberg, are safe.