Footage shows the moment Israeli forces intercepted an aid ship heading for Gaza on Saturday evening (26 July). The Freedom Flotilla Coalition released a statement saying its civilian vessel Handala was intercepted about 40 miles from Gaza. The Handala was carrying 21 civilians representing 12 countries, including parliamentarians, lawyers, journalists, labor organizers, environmentalists, and other human rights defenders. On its X account, the Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed that the navy had stopped the vessel, “from illegally entering the maritime zone of the coast of Gaza." According to the statement, the passengers are safe and the boat is on its way to the shores of Israel. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded
