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Israel intercepts and detains crews of Gaza aid flotilla near Crete

Global Sumud Flotilla in Barcelona earlier this month. Photograph: Joan Mateu Parra/AP The Global Sumud

Who are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel?

Global Sumud Flotilla](/news/2026/4/12/history-of-flotilla-campaigns-to-end-israels-siege-of-gaza) comprising more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain

‘Act of piracy’: World reacts to Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla

flotilla. Italy “condemns the seizure of the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels … and calls on Israel

Activists say Israel has intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla near Crete

flotilla Thursday as "an act of piracy." "By targeting the Global Sumud Flotilla, whose mission

Gaza aid flotilla vessels taken to Crete after Israeli interception

Global Sumud Flotilla from Barcelona in Spain, using drones, communications jamming technology, and armed raiding

At least six Australian activists detained by Israel navy after Gaza flotilla boats intercepted

Global Sumud [flotilla](https://www.theguardian.com/world/gaza-flotilla) in the hope of delivering 500 tonnes of aid and volunteers

Spain demands Israel release arrested Gaza flotilla crew member

Global Sumud Flotilla](/news/2026/4/29/israeli-military-speedboats-block-gaza-bound-aid-ship) off the coast of Crete earlier this week. He was one of two men, alongside

Gaza aid flotilla activists appear in Israeli court after abduction

Global Sumud Flotilla,](/news/2026/4/29/israeli-military-speedboats-block-gaza-bound-aid-ship) which was [intercepted by Israeli forces](/news/2026/4/30/act-of-piracy-world-reacts-to-israeli-interception-of-gaza-aid-flotilla) in international waters off Greece

Giorgia Meloni’s moral retreat on Gaza

Global Sumud Flotilla, when more than two million Italians filled the streets, demanding an end to what

RSF condemns ‘kidnapping’ of three journalists on board Gaza aid flotilla

flotilla Reporters without Borders (known by its French acronym RSF) has condemned Israel for “kidnapping” three journalists on board the Gaza-bound Global Sumud

Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists

flotilla carrying aid for Gaza have been intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near the Greek island of Crete. The organisers of the Global Sumud

Strait of Hormuz blockade and other major naval sieges in modern times

flotillas attempting to break the Gaza blockade have been intercepted or attacked by Israel in international waters. On April 30, Israel [raided](/news/2026/4/29/israeli-military-speedboats-block-gaza-bound-aid-ship) 22 out of the 58 vessels in the most recent Global Sumud

Gaza flotilla activists from Spain and Brazil appear in Israeli court

Global Sumud Flotilla’s first Mediterranean voyage to Gaza in the summer and autumn of 2025 drew

Australia news live: three dead and man arrested in Sydney; Liberals claim seat of Nepean in key Victorian byelection

Global Sumud Flotilla, which [included six Australians](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/02/gaza-flotilla-australian-activists-released-crete-allege-mistreatment-by-israel-ntwnfb), and was intercepted by Israeli

Why has Italy’s Giorgia Meloni suspended a defence pact with Israel?

Global Sumud Flotilla](/news/2025/10/3/israel-dismantles-gaza-humanitarian-flotilla-but-one-boat-sails), which was intercepted by Israel while trying to bring aid to Palestinians