Gaza-bound aid flotilla says several boats intercepted by Israel | International

CAIRO, Oct 8, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The organisers of a new Gaza-bound aid flotilla said the Israeli army intercepted at least three of its boats on Wednesday. "Three vessels -- Gaza Sunbirds, Alaa Al-Najjar, and Anas Al-Sharif -- have been attacked and illegally intercepted by the Israeli military" early morning, 220 kilometres (around 140 miles) off the coast of Gaza, the Global Sumud Flotilla said on X. It said another ship, the Conscience, carrying more than 90 journalists, doctors and activists, was also "under attack". The Israeli foreign ministry confirmed it had intercepted boats attempting to reach Gaza. "Another futile attempt to breach the legal naval blockade and enter a combat zone ended in nothing. The vessels and the passengers...