Activists Wear Life Jackets After Israeli Interception Attempt Fails

A spokesman for the Global Sumud Flotilla reported on October 1 that Israeli naval attempts to intercept their vessels heading to Gaza were unsuccessful, as the flotilla continued its journey despite maneuvers to block their lead ships, Alma and Sirius. The flotilla, challenging Israel’s blockade, is now approximately 121 nautical miles from Gaza, amid ongoing violence that has claimed over 66,000 Palestinian lives since October 2023.

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