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00:00Israeli naval forces intercepted 13 ships from the global Sumud flotilla carrying activists

00:06and humanitarian aid destined for Gaza, claiming security justifications. According to Reuters,

00:12some of those vessels were boarded while others pressed on despite warnings. The move drew sharp

00:18international criticism with claims of violation of maritime and humanitarian norms. Among those

00:23detained were over 200 people from 37 countries including climate activist Greta Thunberg. Why

00:29does this matter? It intensifies international pressure on the Israeli government over Gaza

00:34access and blockade policies. Other flotilla ships continuing toward Gaza may face similar

00:39interventions, upping the risks of escalation. Regional and global actors, the UN, Arab states,

00:45NGOs are watching closely. Global diplomatic tensions could spike. Colombia has already expelled

00:50Israeli diplomats, calling it an international crime, while Turkey condemned it as an act of

00:55terrorism. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens with each disruption to aid access. This story

01:01is developing rapidly with global implications.