Pro-Palestinian activists say at least 22 boats from a flotilla carrying aid for Gaza have been intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near the Greek island of Crete.
The organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) denounced the action as “piracy”, saying those on board had been seized unlawfully more than 965km (600 miles) from Gaza, which is under an Israeli naval blockade.
The Israeli foreign ministry said about 175 activists from more than 20 boats had been detained and were being transported to Israel. It dismissed the flotilla as a “PR stunt”.
No Greta?
Greta Thunberg’s freedom flotilla rocked by sexual misconduct allegations https://t.co/HTJc03V5bc pic.twitter.com/JduoHSfwS2
— Blazingcatfur (@fancypants_s) April 19, 2026
