🔗 Share this article Last Boat of 42-Vessel Activist Flotilla Halted by Israel's Forces This final boat of the 42-strong aid flotilla attempting to breach the Israeli longstanding maritime restriction on the Gaza Strip has been stopped by Israeli military units. Protest Stoppage and Removal Measures Based on official declarations, measures are currently underway to remove the around nearly five hundred crew members currently in custody. Among those detained are multiple Italy's MPs who are projected to return to their home country on a regular flight. Last Boat Details Footage from the previous evening revealed the final vessel being manned by half a dozen individuals, comprising multiple Turkey's individuals, a German national, and an Oman's activist. The Australian captain of the boat stated via video call: "We have a team of very tough Turkey's activists with us... we're intending to proceed in our direction." According to a protest official, the boat had joined the fleet late after inclement weather obliged it to head back to dock in Barcelona. Past Precedent This interception marks the nearest any unapproved aid attempt has gotten to the Gaza Strip coast since Israeli authorities imposed its maritime embargo in two thousand nine. The ship was apprehended when it was approximated to be forty-two point five nautical miles from the shoreline. Earlier attempts by humanitarian workers to break the maritime restriction have been stopped by military action. In 2010, ten Turkish humanitarians were lost their lives when Israeli commandos raided the flagship as it headed an aid flotilla toward the Gaza Strip. Further Vessel Particulars A second vessel called the second vessel seemed to have entered into Gaza Strip's coastal area, stationary nine maritime miles off the shoreline before being intercepted. Nevertheless, organizers stated they had lost communication with the Mikeno crew several hours prior. "It could be a tracker malfunction or a technical problem with the monitoring," commented a official. "We will only have confirmation after making contact with the team, which is impossible currently as they are being detained by Israel's authorities." Current Status The detained participants from the fleet are being taken to Israel where they will be subject to removal procedures. Several participants on this most recent mission, featuring prominent figure the Swedish activist, have been previously held by Israel's forces while trying to breach the blockade. Traditionally, protesters apprehended by Israel have typically not been faced legal charges and their presence has been handled as an border control issue rather than a judicial infraction.