[64864] Shayetet 13 commandos took over the Turkish flotilla ships to Gaza

Navy takeover of the Turkish flotilla

Throughout the day (May 18, 2026), a complex operation by Shayetet 13 commandos was reported to take control of vessels as part of a Turkish flotilla intended for the Gaza Strip. Amit Segal and Security Flashes 24/7 confirmed the activity under the headline "Our fighters in an operation to capture the flotilla."

News from the Field on Telegram reported the commencement of the unit's takeover of the ships, while publishing footage from the field. 301 World News specifically noted that the fighters took over the vessel "Oxigono", while presenting a narrative that emphasizes the political and security tensions surrounding the event.

Additional reports from Nitzan Shapira and Amichai Stein confirmed the start of the operation in parallel with ongoing updates from the field. The Hot News updated that the fighters had been in the vicinity of the vessels from the early stages of the operation.

While channels identified with security and news in Israel are focusing on the professional execution of the fighters, channels such as Ben Caspit and Suleiman & Blumenthal published the footage from the scene, emphasizing the sensitivity of the diplomatic action on the high seas. As of this hour, there have been no reports of casualties or unusual resistance during the takeover, and the operation is continuing under the close supervision of IDF forces.