BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A flotilla carrying activists seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza was on alert after it was approached by military vessels as it sailed Wednesday closer to the besieged Palestinian territory . The activists said they expect Israeli authorities to intercept them , as has happened in past flotilla attempts to reach Gaza.

Spain and Italy had sent navy ships to escort the flotilla for a part of the journey but urged activists to turn back and avoid confrontation with Israel. ×

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