• The Marinette, the last vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla, was intercepted in international waters about 42.5 nautical miles from Gaza, part of a broader halt of roughly 42 vessels and detention of hundreds of activists.
• Deportations are underway, with four Italians reportedly deported and others detained or deported to Europe or Turkey, while thousands have protested worldwide.
• Detained activists have reported hunger strikes and legal help advocacy, as diplomatic and public reactions intensify across multiple countries.
• The incident triggered protests across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, drawing reactions from governments and international groups about international law and Gaza blockade.

The last remaining vessel, the Polish-flagged Marinette, was intercepted about 42.5 nautical miles from Gaza as part of a coordinated interception of a flotilla that had set out to break the blockade and deliver aid. Reports describe that dozens of other boats were stopped or intercepted earlier in the week, with activists from across more than 50 countries detained.
according to Reuters, Al Jazeera, and The Jakarta Post.

Deportations and detentions quickly followed the interception, with reports detailing more than 450 activists detained from over 50 countries and a push to deport some participants. News outlets highlighted that some individuals were transported to Ashdod and Europe or Turkey as part of deportation procedures; in one instance, four Italians were reported deported, with other Italian participants later mentioned in reporting.
according to BBC, The Jakarta Post, CBS News, and TRT Global.

As the flotilla’s activists faced detention, rights groups and media also highlighted the humanitarian dimension and the ongoing hunger-strike actions by some detainees. Reports from Middle East Eye and other outlets documented that some detainees pressed protest through hunger strikes, while coverage from Al Jazeera and TRT Global noted the ongoing tension and legal questions surrounding the detentions.

Global reactions included widespread protests in major cities and a chorus of international concern over the blockade and maritime interception. Reports from Indiatimes, Channel NewsAsia, and LA Times highlighted demonstrations in Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East, some linked to broader condemnations of the blockade and the conduct of the interception.

International commentary and legal framing continued to evolve as the day progressed, with statements and actions from officials and civil society reflecting ongoing debate about maritime law, blockade rights, and humanitarian responsibilities. Reports from Reuters, Al Jazeera, and TRT Global summarized both the operational details and the asserted legal challenges to the flotilla interceptions, underscoring the divergence of perspectives on legality and necessity.

according to Reuters, Al Jazeera, and TRT Global.