Israeli troops seize aid vessels bound for Gaza
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 20:15 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye, Times of Israel
Israeli forces have begun seizing control of aid vessels headed to the Gaza Strip. The move has been met with criticism from human rights groups. Middle East Eye reports that the vessels were intercepted hundreds of miles off the coast of Gaza.
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