'Continue seeing Gaza on YouTube': Netanyahu mocks flotilla as Israel intercepts more than 20 ships with 175 activists; draws global flak
Israel's Navy successfully intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying activists near Crete, preventing any vessels from reaching Palestinian shores.
Prime Minister Netanyahu commended the operation, stating all participants were turned back.
The US State Department backed Israel's actions, calling the flotilla a counterproductive stunt organized by a pro-Hamas entity.
Gaza aid flotilla activists detained
- Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception The Straits Times —
- Israel intercepts flotilla headed to Gaza Washington Examiner —
- Israel says Gaza flotilla activists to be disembarked on Greek beach eKathimerini.com —
- Activists on Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel disembark in Crete Euronews —
- Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Iraklio airport for repatriation eKathimerini.com —