Israeli troops have boarded the Handala vessel, which was attempting to deliver food aid to the Gaza Strip by sea. The pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition reported that the boat was intercepted in international waters, with video footage showing activists surrendering as armed soldiers took control. The Israeli foreign ministry stated that the navy stopped the boat from entering the maritime zone off Gaza's coast, citing the blockade, and confirmed that all passengers are safe and the ship is heading to Israel. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition described the incident as a 'kidnapping' of the 19 activists and two journalists on board, who come from several different countries.