Pakistan, April 30 -- The Israeli navy has intercepted the Samoud flotilla, a humanitarian mission carrying aid intended for Gaza, according to organisers of the operation. The aid group said several boats in the flotilla were surrounded by Israeli speedboats while travelling in the Mediterranean Sea. Organisers claimed that activists and aid workers aboard the vessels were detained during the operation.

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According to the humanitarian organisation, communication with the detained workers was lost following the interception, raising concerns about their safety and current status. Organisers further alleged that Israeli forces used drones, communication-jammin...