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Israeli Military Intercepts Boats From Flotilla Near Cyprus

Israeli forces began intercepting vessels from a flotilla heading toward Gaza on Monday morning. The boats had departed from Turkey the previous week.

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Israeli Military Intercepts Boats From Flotilla Near Cyprusfrance24.com
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The Israeli military began intercepting several boats on Monday morning that are part of a flotilla attempting to break the Gaza blockade. More than 50 vessels departed from the port in Marmaris last week in what the organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla described as the final leg of their journey to Gaza’s shores.

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The organization’s livestream showed several activists filming with cameras as Israeli military boarded their boats off the coast of Cyprus.

Key Facts

Monday morning interception
Israeli military boarded boats off Cyprus
50+ vessels
Departed Marmaris port last week
Foreign Ministry warning
Issued one hour before interception

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. Last week

    More than 50 vessels departed from Marmaris port.

    1 source@Independent
  2. Monday morning

    Israeli military began intercepting boats off Cyprus coast.

    1 source@Independent

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    The flotilla’s planned arrival in Gaza was prevented.

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PublishedMay 18, 2026, 9:04 AM
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