IDF seized a flotilla that departed from Turkey towards the Gaza Strip
[65375] IDF seized a flotilla that departed from Turkey towards the Gaza Strip
Naval forces began seizing a flotilla consisting of about 58 vessels that set sail from Turkey towards Gaza, with over 100 activists arrested.
IDF seized a flotilla that departed from Turkey towards the Gaza Strip
Today, May 18, 2026, Israeli Naval forces began an operation to seize a flotilla that departed from Turkey with the intention of reaching the Gaza Strip. According to reports from the Security Update channel, the flotilla included about 58 vessels and about 500 participants, and the Prime Minister convened for a situational assessment following the incident.
Abu Ali Express - a channel presenting a line supporting IDF operations and the Israeli right - reports that the seizure began around 10:30 AM in international waters. According to reports from the channel based on Turkish media outlets, naval commandos took control of about 23 boats out of the reported fleet, and so far, about 100 flotilla activists have been arrested by Israeli forces.
Abu Ali Express documented Israeli forces operating on speedboats near the flotilla vessels, noting that the seizure is being conducted as part of a maritime enforcement operation against the flotilla. As of now, the operation continues in the maritime arena, and security officials are examining further steps in accordance with the situational assessments being held at the political levels.