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Israeli forces intercepted another flotilla attempting to break the country’s naval blockade and reach Gaza, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said, calling the effort a “futile attempt” that “ended in nothing.” The ministry also said that the vessels and passengers were transferred to an Israeli port and were safe and in good health. Passengers are expected to be deported promptly, according to the ministry.

The nine-boat fleet was carrying 145 activists participating in the Freedom Flotilla Coalition & Thousand Madleens to Gaza, The Associated Press reported, citing the Israeli Foreign Ministry. Flotilla organizers said in a statement that the fleet was carrying more than $110,000 worth of aid, including medicine, respiratory equipment and nutriti

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