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Monday, June 9, 2025
Flotilla Coalition says soldiers board Gaza-bound activist ship
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition says on Telegram that soldiers have boarded the activist ship headed for Gaza and that its connection with the ship has been lost.
“Connection has been lost on the ‘Madleen’. Israeli army have boarded the vessel,” it says.
A picture published by the group shows the ship’s passengers wearing lifejackets with their hands in the air. No soldiers can be seen in the picture.
Connection has now been lost with the Freedom Flotilla. The Israeli occupation army have now boarded the Madleen. pic.twitter.com/E2OrJGcoOM
— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) June 9, 2025
Another video posted online shows an activist with her hands in the air as bright lights strobe in the background.
????URGENT | The Israeli army has boarded the Freedom Flotilla Madleen, taken control, and cut off communications!!! pic.twitter.com/GphcXGN8C5
— Martyrs of Gaza (@GazaMartyrs) June 9, 2025
There is no immediate comment from Israeli authorities.
The Times of Israel Community.