Israel thwarts yet another Gaza-bound flotilla organized by anti-Israel activists, enforcing its lawful naval blockade with precision and restraint.
The Israeli Navy has once again demonstrated its unmatched precision and professionalism, intercepting a flotilla of vessels attempting to illegally breach the naval blockade of Gaza, the Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed on Tuesday.
“Another futile attempt to breach the legal naval blockade and enter a combat zone ended in nothing,” the Ministry declared, emphasizing that Israel’s naval restrictions — upheld by international law — remain critical to preventing Hamas from smuggling weapons and materials used for terror.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and Thousand Madleens to Gaza (TMTG), known for their anti-Israel provocations, had dispatched nine boats: Abd Elkarim Eid, Alaa Al-Najar, Anas Al-Sharif, Gaza Sunbird, Leïla Khaled, Milad, Soul of My Soul, Um Saad, and Conscience. The flotilla was intercepted at 04:34, roughly 120 nautical miles (220 km) from Gaza’s coast, well before it could violate Israeli territorial waters.
The Israeli Navy confirmed that all nine vessels were secured and around 150 activists detained, with no casualties or injuries reported. The passengers are being processed at the Port of Ashdod, where they will undergo questioning before being deported promptly.
While the flotilla organizers alleged an “attack” by an Israeli helicopter on one of the ships, the IDF reiterated that its operation was conducted according to international maritime law, ensuring the safety of all on board.
This latest incident exposes yet another coordinated propaganda stunt by anti-Israel groups seeking confrontation rather than humanitarian aid delivery. Israel maintains that genuine humanitarian assistance continues to flow through authorized land crossings under Israeli supervision — not through reckless maritime attempts that serve Hamas’ interests.
As one Israeli official noted, “The flotilla didn’t carry peace — it carried provocation. Israel will continue to defend its coast, its citizens, and its sovereignty.”
