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Israeli Forces Intercept Pro-Palestinian Flotilla Near Crete

Thursday, 30 April 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Israeli naval forces intercepted and boarded a flotilla of activist vessels in international waters near Crete. The ships, carrying pro-Palestinian activists attempting to break the Gaza blockade, were stopped before reaching their destination. The operation took place in the eastern Mediterranean, in waters south of Crete. No specific locations on the island were involved, and the incident did not affect ports or maritime traffic in Crete. Tourists visiting Crete by ferry or cruise ship should experience no disruption to normal sea routes. The situation remains a matter of international diplomacy and does not pose any safety concerns for visitors to the island.

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