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Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists

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Israeli forces intercepted at least 22 boats from a Gaza-bound flotilla in international waters near Crete, detaining approximately 175 activists. The flotilla, which set sail two weeks prior from Europe, aimed to break Israel's blockade of Gaza, an action Israel's foreign ministry described as a "PR stunt."
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Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.

Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists
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