HEADLINES
Israel to deport flotilla activists to Europe
Global Sumud flotilla aims to break siege
US backs security first alliance with Israel

The time is now 6:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

6:00 AM. Israel says it will deport to Europe pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla bound for Gaza as the Israeli navy continues to intercept vessels in the Mediterranean. The Global Sumud Flotilla, about 45 vessels, began its voyage last month with participants including Greta Thunberg, the Swedish climate activist, aiming to break Israel's siege of Gaza, where the United Nations has warned famine conditions have taken hold.

Israel’s decision to transfer those intercepted to European destinations underscores what it calls its duty to prevent material in aid convoys from reaching Gaza that could be used to threaten Israeli security. Human rights groups and activists have urged careful handling and protection for those aboard, while Israel maintains its actions are a lawful security measure against efforts to breach the blockade.

The incident sits within a broader regional backdrop marked by long-running tensions and humanitarian concerns in Gaza. International eyes remain fixed on aid access, civilian welfare, and the legal status of flotillas attempting to reach the territory, alongside the complex security dynamic involving multiple actors in the region.

On the international stage, the United States has described its position in favor of a strong alliance with Israel and a strategy aimed at peace through strength, a stance shaped by the administration’s emphasis on security and stability in alliance with Tel Aviv.

We will continue to follow the story and provide updates as events develop.

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