Overview

• Multiple vessels were boarded overnight, with activists and reporters describing water cannon use, livestreams cut off and communications going dark as hundreds were taken into custody.
• Israeli officials say no ship reached Gaza and detainees are being transported to Israel for processing before expulsion, with deportations expected to begin after the holiday.
• The convoy comprised about 50 ships carrying roughly 500 participants from 46 countries, including 16 Dutch nationals.
• Dutch activists identified as Ammar and Osman said in pre-recorded messages that they were taken to Israel against their will, while the Dutch foreign ministry says it is closely monitoring and providing consular assistance where needed.
• Organizers describe the voyage as a humanitarian mission to challenge the blockade, whereas Israel calls it a provocation and alleges participant ties to Hamas without providing evidence in these reports.