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This final boat of the 42-vessel relief flotilla attempting to breach the Israeli longstanding sea blockade on Gaza has been intercepted by Israeli military forces.

Mission Interception and Deportation Processes

Per authoritative announcements, measures are currently underway to remove the around 450 participants currently in custody. Within those apprehended are four Italian parliamentarians who are expected to go back to Italy on a planned commercial flight.

Remaining Vessel Details

Recordings from late Thursday depicted the remaining boat being manned by six individuals, including three Turkey's citizens, a Germany's participant, and an Omani crew member. The Australian commander of the vessel declared via video call: "We have a contingent of extremely determined Turkish participants with us... we're just going to proceed in our path."

According to a mission official, the vessel had become part of the flotilla late after bad weather obliged it to head back to dock in the Catalan port.

Previous Background

The interception represents the nearest any unsanctioned relief effort has gotten to the Gaza coast since Israeli authorities established its maritime restriction in two thousand nine. The ship was intercepted when it was approximated to be forty-two point five nautical miles from the Gaza's waters.

Previous endeavors by humanitarian workers to breach the naval restriction have been halted by force. In twenty ten, ten Turkey's humanitarians were killed when Israel's special forces boarded the Mavi Marmara as it headed an aid fleet toward the Gaza Strip.

Additional Vessel Information

An additional sailing boat identified as Mikeno was reported to have ventured into Palestinian coastal area, stationary nine maritime miles off the beach before being apprehended. Nevertheless, leaders indicated they had lost communication with the vessel's team several hours earlier.

"It could be a location malfunction or a equipment problem with the monitoring," stated a representative. "We will only have confirmation after making contact with the personnel, which is unfeasible right now as they are being held by Israeli officials."

Current Situation

The held participants from the fleet are being moved to Israeli territory where they will be subject to deportation proceedings. Some participants on this latest mission, including prominent participant the Swedish activist, have been before held by Israel's forces while attempting to break the blockade.

In the past, activists detained by Israel have typically not been charged with crimes and their involvement has been handled as an immigration matter rather than a legal offense.