Israel seizes boat from Gaza seeking to break blockade

Israel's navy seized a boat on Tuesday that had left from a Gaza port with wounded Palestinians aboard in a bid to challenge the blockade of the Hamas-run enclave. The passengers "with specific needs are prevented from travelling, receiving care and finishing their studies," said organiser Raed Abu Dair. "After the boat and the Palestinians on board are searched, the boat will be towed to the Israeli navy base in Ashdod," Israel's military said in a statement.

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