Participants in the 'Madleen' flotilla reported an alarm on deck, claiming Israeli ships surrounded them before retreating. The Foreign Ministry stated the maritime blockade off Gaza is legal and the flotilla is a 'media gimmick'. Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the IDF to prevent the ship from reaching Gaza.

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