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Source: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjnk6nd1zg
Israeli Navy Begins Takeover of Turkish Gaza Flotilla
(Ynet News-Ha'aretz) Elisha Ben Kimon - Israeli naval forces took control Monday of vessels from the new Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail for Gaza last Thursday from Turkey. The interception took place near Cyprus. Activists detained during the operation were transferred to a "floating jail." About 50 vessels and 500 activists were taking part in the flotilla. The IDF has taken control of at least 39 vessels. No aid had been found on the intercepted boats. Israel's Foreign Ministry warned Monday: "Once again, a provocation for the sake of provocation: another so-called 'humanitarian aid flotilla' with no humanitarian aid. This time, two violent Turkish groups, Mavi Marmara and IHH, the latter designated as a terrorist organization, are part of the provocation. The purpose of this provocation is to serve Hamas, to divert attention from Hamas's refusal to disarm, and to obstruct progress on President Trump's peace plan."