Israeli naval forces initiated an operation by stopping the international "Sumud" ship convoy heading to Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he had instructed the navy "not to allow any ship to reach Gaza."
The editorial office reports that the Israel Broadcasting Authority announced that the navy had begun the operation and that passengers on the "Alma" and "Sirus" ships had been detained. The Israeli Navy stated that the operation was ongoing. The Italian Minister of Defense said that the ships and boats would be taken to Ashdod port, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Israel had guaranteed that no violence would be used. Israel called on those on board the ships to "turn back."
Turkish activist Semanur Sönmez, during a live broadcast, said, "I entrust you all to Allah. Do not forget Gaza. Do not forget Palestine," then instructed phones to be thrown into the sea and ended the broadcast. The incident has sparked new controversies regarding the obstruction of humanitarian aid in international waters.