Hebrew media: ‘Israeli’ Navy detains 150 activists after seizing Freedom Flotilla vessels

The ‘Israeli’ navy has completed its takeover of all vessels in the "Freedom Flotilla" and has detained 150 activists who were on board, according to a report from Hebrew Channel 12 today, Wednesday.

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The report comes after organizers of the flotilla had previously announced their ships were under attack in international waters.

Activists Transferred to Ashdod

Channel 12 confirmed that the navy has taken control of all the ships, ending the flotilla's mission to break the siege on the Gaza Strip.

The 150 activists are now on their way to the port of Ashdod, where they are expected to undergo legal proceedings before being deported.

The ‘Israeli’ Foreign Ministry said on X that the flotilla was making a "futile attempt" to breach what it says is “a combat zone." 

The ministry later confirmed that the army had "transferred the ships and passengers to an Israeli port" where they will be "deported quickly."

The organizers confirmed their boats were carrying $110,000 worth of aid, including medicine, ventilators, and food products for Gaza's hospitals.