Overview

• Israeli naval forces intercepted dozens of boats and detained more than 400 activists from over 40 countries, taking them to Ashdod for processing with deportations planned, according to Israel's foreign ministry.
• Prominent figures including Greta Thunberg and South African lawmaker Nkosi Zwelivelile ‘Mandla’ Mandela were among those seized, as Brazil and South Africa demanded the immediate release of their nationals and consular access.
• Flotilla organizers said 42 vessels were illegally intercepted, leaving the Polish‑flagged Marinette as the lone boat still heading toward Gaza roughly 43 nautical miles from the enclave’s territorial waters.
• Israel warned the convoy by radio that it was entering an active war zone and said it was enforcing a lawful naval blockade, while rights groups and legal experts disputed the legality of boarding foreign-flagged ships in international waters.
• Large demonstrations were held in cities including Barcelona, Dublin, Paris and Berlin, and Spain’s prosecutors said they are gathering information related to the interceptions for potential submission to international courts.