Israeli forces have surrounded the Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla and demanded it alter its route, citing proximity to active conflict zones and violation of the maritime blockade. . **Body:**
Flotilla Encircled by Israeli Forces
The Israeli military has surrounded the Global Sumud flotilla, according to Saif Abukeshk, spokesperson for the group. He reported that some vessels had been surrounded by military units, others had lost internet connectivity, and online transmissions were not functioning.
Foreign Ministry officials said Israel had requested the flotilla to change course because it was approaching areas of active combat and violating the maritime blockade.
Israeli Seizure of Flotilla Vessels
By 9:00 p.m. Al Jazeera reported that the Israeli army had seized two vessels, Alma and Sirius, from the flotilla. The report cited activists on board who said cameras were inoperative and soldiers had boarded the ships.
They claimed to be checking the safety of those aboard and the status of the show.
Israel Accuses Flotilla of Provocation
The Israeli Foreign Ministry stated that the axiom of Hamas‑Sumud is provocation. It said Israel, Italy, Greece, and the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem had offered peaceful aid delivery routes to Gaza but the flotilla was not interested.
Israel claimed it had previously offered to hand over all aid through safe channels but the flotilla declined.
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Flotilla Encircled by Israeli Forces
The Israeli military has surrounded the Global Sumud flotilla, according to Saif Abukeshk, spokesperson for the group. He reported that some vessels had been surrounded by military units, others had lost internet connectivity, and online transmissions were not functioning.
Foreign Ministry officials said Israel had requested the flotilla to change course because it was approaching areas of active combat and violating the maritime blockade.
Israeli Seizure of Flotilla Vessels
By 9:00 p.m. Al Jazeera reported that the Israeli army had seized two vessels, Alma and Sirius, from the flotilla. The report cited activists on board who said cameras were inoperative and soldiers had boarded the ships.
They claimed to be checking the safety of those aboard and the status of the show.
Israel Accuses Flotilla of Provocation
The Israeli Foreign Ministry stated that the axiom of Hamas‑Sumud is provocation. It said Israel, Italy, Greece, and the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem had offered peaceful aid delivery routes to Gaza but the flotilla was not interested.
Israel claimed it had previously offered to hand over all aid through safe channels but the flotilla declined.
Article Updated
Additional information has been added after initial publication.
