The Global Sumud Flotilla said Tuesday that Israeli military vessels were continuing to attack and board its humanitarian aid fleet in international waters as the convoy headed toward the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Agency reports. “Interception continues. IOF (Israeli army) military vessels are currently illegally boarding our fleet,” the flotilla said in a statement. “We are on high alert as we continue towards Gaza. We refuse to be intimidated.” Organizers also said 10 humanitarian boats had “escaped 22 hours of Israeli attacks in international waters” and were sailing toward Gaza. “The boats are currently just 121 nautical miles from Gaza’s shores,” the statement read. Earlier Tuesday, Israeli news website Walla, citing an unnamed security source, reported that the Israeli army had […]
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Read Full Article on Middle East Monitor →![A screen grab captured from CCTV videos shows Israeli forces attacking 'Alcyone' and 'Girolama' vessels of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla at Mediterranean Sea, on May 19, 2026. [Global Sumud Flotilla - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AA-20260519-41431286-41431285-ISRAEL_ATTACKS_VESSELS_OF_GAZABOUND_GLOBAL_SUMUD_FLOTILLA_IN_INTERNATIONAL_WATERS-1-1.jpg)
