Israel intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla, detains activists including 3 Austrians

Israeli naval forces intercepted a flotilla attempting to reach Gaza and detained around 430 activists, including three Austrians. The activists were transferred to Ashdod port after the vessels were stopped at sea. Some detainees have reportedly gone on hunger strike, and rights groups condemned the treatment as 'monstrous'.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video showing police dragging detained activists, which drew criticism for humiliating the detainees. The Israeli government said the activists were being processed and transferred to Israel. The incident is the latest in a series of Israeli interceptions of Gaza-bound aid ships.