A Hungarian citizen is among the activists who have been detained by the Israeli military

Friday, May 1, 2026

HVG

Israeli forces detained 175 activists from a flotilla attempting to break Gaza’s blockade; Greece supports detainees.

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The Israeli navy detained 175 activists from a flotilla of 32 ships near Crete on April 30th, which had set sail with volunteers from seventy countries to break Israel’s naval blockade and deliver aid to Gaza. The flotilla leadership responded to a radio message from an Israeli navy officer urging them to change course, stating that a radio message cannot silence the demand for justice. A spokesperson warned that the detention occurred at an unprecedented distance from Israel, while the Israeli Defense Minister accused the flotilla of being organized by Hamas with international cooperation. Greece dispatched a crisis team to Crete, reminding Israel of its obligations under international law regarding navigation and humanitarian aid, and is coordinating efforts to ensure the safe return of the ships and provide legal representation for the detained activists.

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