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Israel Seizes Gaza-Bound Flotilla, Plans Mass Deportions

Consular responses escalate as Israel prepares to expel the activists.

Overview

  • Israeli forces transferred hundreds from multiple Global Sumud vessels to the port of Ashdod for identification and removal, with officials saying deportation procedures will follow.
  • Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is among those in custody, which Israel confirmed by releasing video showing her with soldiers onboard.
  • Spain reports 65 nationals linked to the convoy, has sent its consul and two Guardia Civil officers to Ashdod, and has summoned Israel’s chargé d’affaires in Madrid.
  • Organizers allege illegal seizures in international waters and report water cannons, communications blackouts and a ramming, while Israel calls the mission a provocation and cites alternative aid routes via Italy and Greece.
  • Large demonstrations and sharp diplomatic responses stretched from Europe to Latin America, and some boats plus a separate nine‑ship mission continue toward Gaza.