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Israeli naval forces intercepted 22 of 58 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla near Crete on April 29-30, 2026, marking the farthest and largest maritime interception since the Gaza blockade began in 2007. The operation—conducted with reported US coordination and justified under UN Security Council Resolution 2803—has drawn accusations of piracy from Turkey and Spain, reignited legal disputes over blockade enforcement in international waters, and raised questions about whether such actions worsen Gaza's ongoing food crisis.