Another flotilla taken over by Israel's forces. Announcement of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs
FFC announced on Wednesday that its ships were “attacked by the Israeli army”.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported in a statement on Platform X that the flotilla ships and passengers are safe. They were transported to the port of Israel, from where they are to be deported immediately.
“Another vain attempt to break the legal blockage of the sea and entering the war area ended in a failure” – we read in the press release of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Coalition of Freedom Flotilla
FFC is an international network of propalentine activists organizing civil marine missions, aimed at breaking the lock of the Gaza Strip and providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians – reminded Reuters.
Activists stated on Instagram that the Israeli army drowned out communication signals and that at least two units were attacked. They added that the army has no legal jurisdiction over international waters. “Our flotilla does not pose a threat,” the organization emphasized.
Ships transported help worth over 110 thousand. dollars, intended for hospitals in the Gaza Strip. According to the media, at least eight sea yachts participated in the action, on board about 70 people from over 20 countries.
In the Gaza Strip for two years there has been a war for two years, initiated by the attack of the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas on Israel, in which over 1.2 thousand died. Israelis, and 251 were taken as hostages. Since the attack of October 7, 2023, about 67,000 died in the conflict. Palestinians and about 600 Israeli soldiers, policemen and civilians.
