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Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid flotilla as tensions at sea spikeConflict

Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid flotilla as tensions at sea spike

Organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla say Israeli military speedboats have begun intercepting their Gaza-bound aid vessels, according to Al Jazeera reporting from April 29.

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Israel stops Gaza aid flotilla, detains activists, calls it a 'PR stunt' - the activists call it 'piracy'Conflict

Israel stops Gaza aid flotilla, detains activists, calls it a 'PR stunt' - the activists call it 'piracy'

Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla before it reached Gaza, releasing most detained activists but holding two. The flotilla called it piracy; Israel called it a PR stunt. Classic.

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