Activists report that Israeli forces intercepted their flotilla in international waters in the Mediterranean, far from Israel’s coastline. According to their accounts, crews were forcibly removed from their boats and taken onto Israeli prison vessels, where they say they were subjected to torture and harsh treatment. The intercepted boats were allegedly disabled and left adrift, creating a dangerous situation at sea. A recovery mission is still underway, but several vessels remain missing, and organizers fear that some may have sunk due to the damage inflicted during the interception. | Global sumud Floatilla | August 17, 2026
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