Afghanistan, April 30 -- Israel has begun intercepting aid ships heading to Gaza, as humanitarian flotillas attempt to challenge the blockade and deliver assistance to civilians.
Israel has begun intercepting and monitoring vessels carrying humanitarian aid toward Gaza at a distance from its coastline, according to reports citing Israeli sources. The move signals tighter maritime control as aid groups attempt to reach the enclave.
Israeli Army Radio reported that the operations are being conducted without disclosing the number of ships involved or their exact locations. Officials have not provided detailed public information on how the interceptions are being carried out.
At the same time, a group of aid vessels has departed from the por...