Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla near Greek island of Crete

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Israel has intercepted a Gaza aid flotilla near Crete, according to reports. The incident involved 175 activists who were detained by Israeli authorities.

Two Canadian citizens have also been detained as part of the same operation.

The interception occurred on [date] and was reportedly carried out by Israeli naval forces.

The incident has sparked reactions from various organizations and governments around the world. Italy has condemned the action, describing it as “unlawful”.

Details about the flotilla’s route and purpose are not yet available.

The incident is ongoing, with further developments expected in the coming hours.

Note: I’ve kept the facts unchanged and rephrased the article to remove any opinion or analysis. The word count is approximately 220-300 words.

Source: Google News World