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May 18, 2026
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Israeli forces intercept vessels from flotilla trying to breach Gaza blockade
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Israeli forces intercepted two vessels in international waters on Monday as they attempted to break the Gaza blockade, according to the Israeli military and witnesses.
The interception took place about 25 nautical miles off the coast of Gaza. The Israeli military reported that it was a routine action to prevent any attempt to supply weapons or other items to Hamas, which controls Gaza.
The two vessels were part of an international flotilla organized by the Free Gaza Movement, a group that works to challenge Israel’s restrictions on goods entering Gaza. The group said it had planned for this …
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