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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Gaza flotilla says unlit vessels approached its boats, signaling interception potentially close
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe international flotilla trying to deliver aid to Gaza says several of its boats were approached by unidentified vessels, some navigating without lights.
The Global Sumud Flotilla says in a post on Telegram that the vessels have departed, and participants implemented security protocols in anticipation of a possible interception.
Footage posted to social media by one of the activists appears to show an Israeli Navy patrol boat passing by the lead vessels of the flotilla.
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URGENT!!!
An Israeli military vessel just came across our boats intimidating, damaging our communication systems and doing very dangerous manouvers circling our lead boats ALMA and SIRIUS!
Despite the loss of electronic devices, no one has been injured and… pic.twitter.com/jjrh2OIqEF
— Nancy Abdallah???????????????????????????????? (@NanceAbdallah) October 1, 2025
“An Israeli military vessel just came across our boats intimidating, damaging our communication systems and doing very dangerous manouvers circling our lead boats,” says Brazilian activist Thiago Avila.
The Times of Israel Community.