Organisers of a humanitarian vessel heading to Gaza said Israeli military speedboats approached the ship as it attempted to break the blockade.
“Our boats were approached by military speedboats… pointing lasers and semi-automatic assault weapons,” the Global Sumud Flotilla said, adding communications were jammed and an SOS was issued.
Israeli Army Radio, citing a source, said Israel had begun seizing control of aid ships bound for Gaza far from its shores.