🔗 Share this article Ultimate Ship of 42-Vessel Palestinian-Supporting Naval Mission Intercepted by Israel's Forces This remaining ship of the 42-vessel humanitarian flotilla trying to breach the Israeli longstanding sea embargo on the Gaza Strip has been halted by Israel's defense personnel. Mission Interception and Deportation Procedures Based on authoritative statements, measures are currently ongoing to expel the about four hundred fifty activists currently in custody. Among those held are multiple Italian MPs who are anticipated to return to Italy on a scheduled flight. Final Boat Information Footage from late Thursday showed the remaining boat being operated by multiple people, comprising several Turkey's nationals, a German participant, and an Omani activist. The Australia's captain of the vessel stated via digital communication: "We have a team of very tough Turkey's participants onboard... we're planning to persist in our course." Per a flotilla spokesperson, the vessel had entered the mission late after stormy conditions forced it to return to dock in the Catalan port. Previous Background This halt marks the closest any unauthorized relief attempt has gotten to the Gaza territorial waters since Israeli authorities established its naval embargo in two thousand nine. The boat was apprehended when it was approximated to be forty-two point five nautical miles from the shoreline. Past endeavors by activists to breach the naval blockade have been stopped by force. In 2010, 10 Turkish participants were fatally wounded when Israel's military units raided the Mavi Marmara as it spearheaded an relief fleet toward the Gaza Strip. Additional Boat Particulars A second sailing boat called the second vessel seemed to have crossed into Gaza Strip's coastal area, waiting nine maritime miles off the shoreline before being stopped. Nonetheless, organizers indicated they had been unable to reach with the Mikeno crew several hours before. "It could be a tracker error or a technical issue with the surveillance," commented a official. "We will only have confirmation after speaking with the personnel, which is impossible currently as they are being held by Israeli officials." Present Circumstances The detained activists from the mission are being taken to Israel where they will be subject to expulsion procedures. Multiple activists on this current attempt, featuring high-profile figure the Swedish activist, have been before held by Israeli authorities while trying to break the embargo. Traditionally, participants held by Israeli authorities have typically not been charged with crimes and their presence has been treated as an border control matter rather than a legal infraction.