Hyderabad, April 30 -- Israeli military forces early on Thursday, April 30, intercepted vessels travelling with the Global Sumud Flotilla in the central Mediterranean, according to organisers.

The convoy, described as the largest civilian-led maritime mission to date, departed from Barcelona on April 12 to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and challenge Israel's naval blockade.

Footage circulating social media appears to show a warning broadcast identifying the Israeli navy and instructing those on board to comply, with a caution that force could be used.

In a statement, Organisers said the vessels were approached by military speedboats identifying themselves as Israeli forces, with passengers ordered to move to the front of the boats. ...