‘Act of piracy’: World reacts to Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla

Israel intercepted 22 out of 58 aid ships bound for Gaza, part of the second Global Sumud Flotilla that departed from Barcelona on April 12, 2026. Organizers reported that Israel 'kidnapped' 211 of the 400 activists on board, including a Paris city councillor. Italy condemned the seizure and called for the immediate release of its nationals, while Spain summoned Israel's chargé d'affaires to express its protest.