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Israel intercepts aid flotilla bound for Gaza
Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Monday, boarding ships off Cyprus and stopping the mission. More than 50 vessels had departed from Turkey last week.
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Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Monday, boarding ships off Cyprus and stopping the mission. More than 50 vessels had departed from Turkey last week.
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President Trump announced a campaign to free ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a humanitarian gesture. He warned any interference would be met with a strong response. The move could break the current ceasefire and affect soaring oil prices and US gasoline costs.
International condemnation has followed Israel's interception of 22 aid vessels bound for Gaza. Organizers say 211 activists were detained, including a Paris city councilor. Countries like Italy, Spain, and Turkey decried the action as illegal and inhumane.
Oil prices surged more than 6% on Wednesday, hitting multi-week highs amid fears of prolonged supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and a U.S.-led blockade of Iranian ports. The White House confirmed President Trump held talks with oil executives to discuss sustaining the blockade for months.