Israeli forces have reportedly attacked a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters near Greece, abducting 175 human rights activists. The incident occurred in the Mediterranean Sea as the flotilla was carrying humanitarian supplies to Palestinians in Gaza. The allegation was made by members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, one of whom, activist Yassine Benzeloun, described the assault in an interview with Qatar-based media outlet Al Jazeera.

Benzeloun said Israeli forces surrounded the aid ships and assaulted the civilians on board. Expressing outrage, he questioned the silence of European and global leaders over the attack. He added that the violence seen in Palestine over the past three years has been shocking, and that even those delivering humanitarian aid are now being targeted.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, did not specify the condition of the abducted activists or the official response from Israeli authorities.