Israeli forces board Gaza-bound aid flotilla near Cyprus

Israeli forces seized Gaza-bound flotilla vessels in international waters near Cyprus, with activists reporting boarding operations and unanswered SOS calls during the interception. The incident raises questions about maritime access to Gaza and the enforcement of naval blockades in disputed territorial contexts.

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