The Israeli Navy detained 470 activists on Thursday from a flotilla attempting to breach the maritime blockade on the Gaza Strip, with processing occurring at Ashdod Port. Police stated that over 600 officers, prison officials, and immigration representatives were deployed to manage the influx of detained individuals. The activists, aboard 41 vessels, underwent a thorough inspection process at Ashdod Port, according to police. They were subsequently handed over to the Population and Immigration Authority and the Israel Prison Service for further processing ahead of their deportation. Authorities reported that one vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla remains en route to Gaza. The Navy is prepared to intercept this vessel if it continues its approach towards the coastal territory. Details regarding the specific nationalities or affiliations of the detained activists were not immediately available from official statements. The operation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the maritime blockade of Gaza.
