Israeli Forces Fire Shots at Gaza Aid Flotilla, All Boats Intercepted

On Tuesday, in the eastern Mediterranean, Israeli forces targeted at least two ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla, an aid convoy seeking to break Gaza's blockade. Live stream footage from the flotilla revealed soldiers firing at the vessels, although the type of ammunition used remains uncertain. The Israeli foreign ministry asserted that live ammunition was not utilized, claiming that non-lethal measures were taken as a warning following several alerts, and insisted that no protesters were harmed. Organizers of the flotilla indicated that all 50 boats were stopped, with 428 participants, including 78 Turks, detained. Israel's foreign ministry confirmed the transfer of all 430 activists to Israeli vessels, en route to Israel for consular meetings. This incident represents the latest effort to deliver aid to Gaza after previous attempts were thwarted in international waters. A mural illustrating the interception was created by a Palestinian artist in Nuseirat, central Gaza.