Overview

• Israeli forces boarded several vessels roughly 70–75 nautical miles off Gaza, asserting control over at least six boats, with some reports citing nine.
• Detainees were being taken toward the port of Ashdod for identification with likely expulsions to Europe, according to Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani.
• High-profile participants included Greta Thunberg and European lawmakers; Israel said Thunberg was detained and brought ashore.
• Organizers and reporters described cut communications, halted livestreams, and the use of water cannons and other measures to force vessels to stop.
• The interception prompted large demonstrations across Italian cities, a nationwide strike call for October 3, government warnings about disruptions, and Colombia’s order for Israel’s diplomatic delegation to leave.