IDF Navy footage from one of the 21 vessels seized near Crete.
"Don't move, no one move!"
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Israeli Navy and Shayetet 13 commandos boarded and seized more than 20 vessels overnight as they headed toward Gaza. Around 175 passengers were detained at sea, far from Israeli shores, and are being transported to Ashdod port bef...
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Israeli Navy and Shayetet 13 commandos boarded and seized more than 20 vessels overnight as they headed toward Gaza. Around 175 passengers were detained at sea, far from Israeli shores, and are being transported to Ashdod port before deportation. No unusual incidents during the operation.
Dozens of additional flotilla boats turned back after Israeli Navy warnings and entered the port of Crete. No vessels are currently en route to Gaza.
Israeli officials say the seized boats led what they call the "condom flotilla" and that they continue to monitor remaining vessels to prevent further attempts to breach the maritime blockade.
Israel's Navy detained approximately 175 activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla after intercepting 21 of its 58 vessels near Crete overnight. The remaining boats have been warned to change course.
Israel's Foreign Ministry posted video showing activists "enjoying themselves aboard Israeli vessels" and said they are being transported peacefully to Israel. The ministry also published footage of "condoms and drugs" found on one of the boats.
USS Ford has departed Naval Support Activity Souda Bay in Crete, Greece.
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The USS Gerald R. Ford, currently deployed in operations against Iran, is expected to temporarily pull into port at Souda Bay, Crete after a fire on board, U.S. officials say.
The USS Gerald R. Ford is set to depart the Red Sea for repairs at a U.S. Navy facility in Crete, according to USNI News.
