Overview

• Israeli authorities said several flotilla ships were stopped at sea and passengers were taken to an Israeli port.
• Organizers reported 13 vessels were intercepted while about 30 continued toward the region after approaching 70 to 80 nautical miles from Gaza.
• The Global Sumud Flotilla departed Barcelona in late August with more than 40 motor and sailing boats carrying several hundred participants.
• Berlin police said a spontaneous rally grew to roughly 300 people at Washingtonplatz and was dissolved around 23:30 as planned.
• Officers reported isolated bottle-throwing, illegal slogans and several detentions, and the Israeli Foreign Ministry said Greta Thunberg was safe and in good health.