Overview

• The Israeli navy said multiple boats were halted without incident and passengers were being transferred to an Israeli port, with video showing Greta Thunberg in custody and officials saying detainees were safe and healthy.
• Flotilla organizers called the boarding illegal in international waters, reported cut live streams and lost contact with some vessels, and cited earlier drone attacks and naval intimidation during the voyage.
• Israel said it warned the convoy it was nearing an active combat zone and offered to route aid through secure channels, while alleging elements of the initiative have ties to Hamas and referring to the flotilla as “Hamas‑Sumud.”
• Governments issued rapid responses, with Brazil condemning the operation and providing consular support to detained nationals including deputy Luizianne Lins, Spain summoning Israel’s envoy, Mexico seeking protections, and Colombia expelling Israel’s diplomatic delegation.
• Organizers said some boats remained at sea intending to continue toward Gaza, while Israel said detainees would be processed at an Israeli port before deportation to Europe.