Hundreds of protesters gather outside Greece’s foreign ministry in Athens to denounce Israel’s interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. Demonstrators call the seizure of the aid convoy a violation of efforts aimed at delivering humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza, according to protest organisers.
Multiple outlets report that the flotilla is intercepted near Cyprus on 18 May. The Global Sumud Flotilla reportedly sails from Turkey after leaving the port the previous week, with activists describing it as part of a broader campaign to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza.
Protesters also reference earlier similar attempts, saying the Global Sumud flotilla is the latest in a series of activist convoys that have faced Israeli interception. Organisers frame the demonstrations as a response to the latest event and as an effort to draw attention to the humanitarian impact of the blockade.
While sources focus on the demonstrations and the organisers’ account of the convoy’s purpose, they consistently report the date and location of the interception and the location in Athens where the protests take place.
