Israeli forces stormed the Handala ship in worldwide waters because it approached Gaza, slicing communications with the crew of 21 worldwide activists.
Israeli occupation forces stormed the Handala ship on Saturday night time because it approached the coast of the Gaza Strip, almost one week after it set sail from the Italian port of Gallipoli.
Pictures circulating on-line present Israeli troopers boarding the vessel, which was carrying worldwide activists looking for to interrupt the continuing blockade on Gaza, now in its seventeenth 12 months.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition reported that the Israeli navy attacked the Hanthala whereas it was nonetheless in worldwide waters.
Earlier than all communication with the vessel was misplaced, the crew despatched a misery sign after Israeli forces started to strategy.
#BREAKING Israel simply Illegally kidnapped the crew of the Handala.
Israeli particular forces Unit Shayetet 13 prepares to grab management of the Handala ship
HANDALA LATEST – ITS NOW BEING APPROACHED BY THE ISRAELIS 📸 https://t.co/ucMtEoLYvs pic.twitter.com/GeoKeySnT4
— Conflict Intel (@warintel4u) July 26, 2025
Earlier within the night, the Worldwide Committee for Breaking the Siege on Gaza introduced that an Israeli drone had been noticed hovering above the ship, following stories that Israeli forces have been making ready to intercept it.
The committee warned that if the ship have been seized, all these on board—together with members of European parliaments, in addition to artists and media figures—would start an open-ended starvation strike in protest.
The Handala is carrying 21 worldwide activists of assorted nationalities, in a renewed try and defy the Israeli-imposed blockade on Gaza and ship a message of solidarity.
Since its departure final Sunday, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition has been livestreaming the ship’s journey on its YouTube channel, sharing real-time radar information and updates with the general public.
The Handala set sail on July 13 from the Italian port of Syracuse, briefly docking in Gallipoli on July 15 to deal with technical points. It resumed its voyage on July 20.
On June 9, Israeli forces seized the Madleen in worldwide waters because it tried to ship support to Gaza. The 12 worldwide activists on board have been arrested and later deported after signing pledges to not return.
(PC, AJA)