Israeli Forces Intercept Gaza Flotilla, Employ Non-Lethal Means
Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, employing non-lethal means to stop the vessels. Video footage showed shots fired at two boats, but the Israeli foreign ministry clarified that no live ammunition was used. The flotilla, known as the Global Sumud Flotilla, consisted of 50 boats with 428 participants from over 40 countries. All participants were detained and transferred to Israeli vessels. The flotilla's mission was to deliver aid to Gaza, a region where over 2 million people have been displaced. Despite a ceasefire agreement in October, aid supplies remain insufficient according to Palestinians and international aid bodies. The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on four individuals associated with the flotilla, which it described as 'pro-Hamas'. 
