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Israels navy intercepted a flotilla of over fifty boats aiming to reach Gaza, with activists from forty-five countries on board. The interception happened off Cyprus, with Israeli troops boarding the vessels. Organizers say the boats were about 250 nautical miles from Gazas shores. This latest attempt to break the blockade follows similar efforts in the past, with Israel maintaining a blockade on Gaza since 2007, citing preventing Hamas from getting weapons. Critics argue its collective punishment for the Palestinian population. The activists will be taken to Ashdod port in southern Israel. Israeli officials called the flotilla a provocation, while Hamas condemned the action as piracy. Turkey also accused Israel of piracy and called for the immediate release of the participants. The situation in Gaza remains dire, with widespread shortages of essential resources, despite Israels claims of sufficient aid entering the territory.

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