Israeli Navy forces detained over 470 activists on 42 boats belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla between 2:37 PM and 3:37 PM UTC today, October 3rd, before they could reach the Gaza Strip. The activists were taken to Ashdod Port for deportation. The Israeli military designated the operation as "Horizon Shield." The interception occurred during the past hour as part of Operation Horizon Shield. The detained activists were transported to Ashdod Port, where deportation proceedings are expected to commence. This action follows the earlier interception of the final vessel of the Sumud Gaza Flotilla, the Marinette, by the Israeli Navy this morning, which had experienced mechanical issues. In separate developments today, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza plan differs from a draft presented by Muslim countries, which reportedly included a "full Israeli withdrawal." Additionally, Gaza reported the first operation of a repaired waterline from Israel to the Central Store area, with another direct line still under repair. Internal clashes in Khan Yunis between Hamas units and local clans resulted in multiple fatalities earlier today, with reports of between 11 and 22 Hamas fighters killed.
