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After Israeli threat, drones hover over Global Sumud Flotilla <article data-history-node-id="429085" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/after-israeli-threat-drones-hover-over-global-sumud-flotilla" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/after-israeli-threat-drones-hover-over-global-sumud-flotilla" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">After Israeli threat, drones hover over Global Sumud Flotilla </span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>More than 15 drones flew at low altitude over one of the boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla on Monday, Anadolu news agency has reported. </p> <p>Organisers of the flotilla called the move an attempt to intimidate the humanitarian group and a "possible intelligence-gathering operation".</p> <p>In a post on X, the flotilla said the drones appeared “roughly every 10 minutes” over a ship called the Alma, which is part of the convoy aiming to reach Gaza and challenge Israel’s illegal blockade.</p> <p>“We believe these drones are intended to intimidate, potentially gathering intelligence for Israel,” the group said.</p> <p>Israel on Tuesday threatened the Flotilla, saying it "will take the necessary measures to prevent its entry into the combat zone and to stop any violation of a lawful naval blockade”.</p> <p>Earlier this week, Israel’s foreign ministry had warned the vessels against approaching Gaza’s coast, saying it should transfer the aid to Ashkelon port.</p> <p>The flotilla, which includes dozens of boats, aims to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza and deliver aid to the besieged enclave. </p> </div> </div> </article> https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/after-israeli-threat-drones-hover-over-global-sumud-flotilla