Israel preparing to intercept Gaza-bound aid flotilla, local media says
Israel preparing to intercept Gaza-bound aid flotilla, local media says Israeli media reported that Israel is preparing to intercept a Gaza-bound aid flotilla as dozens of vessels approach the Gaza Strip in an attempt to challenge the Israeli blockade. Activists aboard the 54-ship Global Sumud Flotilla earlier reported spotting a military vessel near the convoy, which is expected to reach Gaza’s waters within two days. According to Israel Hayom, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held security consultations on Sunday ahead of the flotilla’s arrival. Yedioth Ahronoth quoted an Israeli source as saying forces would “control them” and transfer activists to a “floating prison”. The report said activists Thiago Avila and Saif Abu Keshek, who were detained by Israeli forces last month near Greece and later released, had returned to the flotilla.