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Israeli Interception of Gaza Aid Flotilla and Blockade Enforcement
Israeli military forces have begun intercepting a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla carrying activists from multiple countries in international waters off Cyprus, arresting over 100 activists. The operation reflects Israel's continued enforcement of its Gaza blockade amid ongoing humanitarian crisis with bread shortages and fuel restrictions affecting civilian populations.
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- Israeli forces begin intercepting Gaza-bound aid flotilla near Cyprus
- Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid flotilla
- Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla and arrests activists
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- Israeli Navy begins to intercept vessels in Gaza-bound flotilla off Cyprus coast
- Israeli forces intercept vessels from flotilla trying to breach Gaza blockade
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