Israeli Forces Seize Last Gaza Aid Ship Marinette Live on Air

The Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, has now seen all of its ships intercepted by the Israeli navy. The last remaining vessel, Marinette, which had been delayed due to a motor malfunction, was raided today upon reaching the intervention zone.

Live Broadcast Cut Off During Raid

The dramatic operation unfolded live on air. As Marinette streamed its arrival toward Gaza, Israeli soldiers were seen boarding the vessel and disabling onboard cameras. Moments later, the transmission was cut off. Eyewitness reports suggest that those on board, including Turkish activists, were taken into custody, but communication with the ship has since been lost.

Marinette: The Last Ship Standing

After Israel’s intervention against 41 boats in the flotilla, Marinette was the sole remaining vessel attempting to complete the mission. Its delayed arrival, caused by technical problems, meant it entered the region after the bulk of the flotilla had already been seized. The raid on Marinette brings the operation to a dramatic close, leaving only two legal-support vessels stationed outside the intervention zone.

The Scale of the Operation

In total, Israel has now taken control of nearly the entire 44-ship flotilla, which had been carrying food, medical supplies, and other humanitarian aid to Gaza. The flotilla’s mission was to challenge the blockade and provide direct relief to civilians facing shortages, but the sweeping raids have left all participating ships detained.

Activists Reported Missing

The fate of Marinette’s passengers remains uncertain. Activists’ families and rights groups say they have lost all contact since the live feed was cut. Reports indicate that Israeli soldiers not only seized control of the ship but also removed all onboard communication systems, preventing updates from reaching supporters worldwide.

Broader Implications

With Marinette’s seizure, international observers say the episode underscores the escalating confrontation between humanitarian missions and Israeli security operations. Human rights organizations stress that such raids raise serious concerns under international maritime law, particularly when carried out in international waters. The interception also draws renewed attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where access to essential supplies remains tightly restricted.

The complete capture of the flotilla has fueled urgent calls for global diplomatic intervention. Families of the detained activists, alongside international NGOs, are appealing to governments and the United Nations to demand the immediate release of those on board and to secure unhindered passage for humanitarian aid.