Previously, the ministry described the mission as a "provokation" alternatively than a humanitarian action, claiming that activists were offered the anticipation of a "peaceful" supply to Gaza, but alternatively decided to approach the "active combat zone", ignoring the "legal naval blockade".
The spokesperson for the fleet, Saif Abukeshek, reported later that 13 boats were intercepted and over 200 people were detained.
He added that about 30 ships are inactive heading for Gaza, trying to avoid Israeli patrols.Israel thwarted akin attempts to break the blockade in June and July.The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip deteriorated with Israeli troops moving towards the city of Gaza in the ongoing war against Hamas.
As of October 2023, more than 66,000 Palestinians have been killed, and almost the full population has been displaced.
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source:https://www.rt.com/news/625727-israel-boards-gaza-flotilla/
