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October 8, 2025

Israeli Forces Intercept Another Gaza-Bound Humanitarian Aid Flotilla
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Israeli forces intercepted another Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla
on Tuesday. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition and Thousand Madleens to Gaza
are operating a new fleet of 11 vessels with 150 people on board,
including doctors, and initially said three boats were attacked 120
nautical miles off the coast of Gaza. Soon after, all boats were
intercepted by Israel.

In a statement, the groups said, "Sources so far indicate that the
unarmed crew aboard, including doctors, journalists, and elected
officials, have been abducted, as well as the vital aid worth over
$110,000 in medicines, respiratory equipment, and nutritional supplies
that were destined for Gaza's starving hospitals. Their whereabouts
remain unknown."


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