Israeli Forces Intercept Gaza Aid Flotilla Near Greece
Israeli forces intercepted an activist-led humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece on April 30, 2026.
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Israeli forces intercepted an activist-led humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece on April 30, 2026.
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