Israeli forces intercepted boats from the Global Sumud flotilla in international waters near Greece as they attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Brazil and other countries condemned the action and called for the release of detained activists, including Brazilians.
The Global Sumud flotilla consisted of 175 people in 22 boats attempting to break Israel's naval blockade and deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinian territory. The interception occurred in international waters near the Greek coast, as activists sailed toward the Gaza Strip to draw international community attention to the humanitarian situation in the region.
Israeli forces intercepted boats from the Global Sumud flotilla in international waters
Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.
Covered by only some sources (2)
Eleven countries besides Brazil condemned the action: South Africa, Bangladesh, Colombia, Spain, Jordan, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritania, Pakistan and Turkey
Israel presented specific accusations against those detained
Conflicting versions (1)
Number of Brazilians detained
No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.