Moment Gaza aid flotilla is intercepted by Israel in international waters - BBC Africa

Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats from an aid flotilla heading to Gaza have been intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near the Greek island of Crete. Organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla say those on board were seized unlawfully, describing the move as “piracy” and saying it happened more than 965km from Gaza, which is under an Israeli naval blockade. Israel’s foreign ministry says about 175 activists were detained and dismissed the flotilla as a “PR stunt”. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said they would be “disembarked on a Greek beach” later on Thursday. Data from the group suggests the remaining boats are now near Crete’s south coast. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/