Israeli naval forces have seized the Madleen , a civilian aid vessel headed for Gaza, in international waters approximately 160km (100 miles) from the besieged Palestinian enclave.

The ship, organised by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and registered in the United Kingdom, was intercepted early Monday. Israeli authorities confirmed they are escorting the crew to Ashdod, a port city in southern Israel.

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Video footage taken before communications were lost shows the unarmed crew—activists and journalists from across Europe and the Americas—seated with hands raised as Israeli commandos boarded the ship. The vessel was reportedly carrying essential supplies including food, baby formula and medical items.

Among the 12 detained are high-profile climate activist Gre

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