Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commended the Israeli Navy for successfully intercepting a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying over 400 pro-Palestinian activists, including climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. The operation, conducted during Yom Kippur, reportedly prevented a breach of Israel’s maritime blockade on Gaza, with all detainees in good health. Critics, including Amnesty International and various international governments, condemned the interception as an act of intimidation against humanitarian efforts, while supporters argue it was necessary to uphold legal security measures. This incident underscores the escalating tensions regarding Israel’s blockade amid ongoing conflict in Gaza and highlights the international divide over responses to such humanitarian initiatives, reflecting broader geopolitical ramifications and the complexities of advocacy in conflict zones.