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Israel intercepts activist boat bound for Gaza

Nicole Frölich | Tania Krämer in Jerusalem
June 9, 2025

Israel has intercepted a boat with pro-Palestinian activists who say they were bringing aid to Gaza. They claim they were illegally detained in international waters. Israel said the vessel was nearing a restricted area. Gaza has been under an Israeli naval blockade since 2009 to prevent Hamas from smuggling weapons.

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Tania Krämer DW correspondent, author and reporter, based in Jerusalem.