A CCTV footage shows crew of the second flotilla that sailed from the Spanish port of Barcelona, carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, raise their arms with a member as the vessel is said to be intercepted by Israeli Army at a location given as at sea off coast Greece, April 30, 2026 in this screengrab taken from a handout video. Global Sumud Flotilla/Handout via Reuters.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday (April 30, 2026) that Israeli forces had arrested about 175 activists aboard 20 ships from an aid-laden flotilla bound for Gaza.
“Approximately 175 activists from more than 20 boats… are now making their way peacefully to Israel,” the Ministry said in a statement, including a video of the activists aboard an Israeli navy ship.
Published – April 30, 2026 12:52 pm IST
