Israeli soldiers have boarded the Alma vessel, Middle East Eye can report. Alma is a the lead vessel of the Sumud Flotilla. Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories, told MEE.

Albanese said the interception is unlawful under two basic premises. Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip is illegal under international law, Albanese said, adding, “it makes no sense whatsoever.”

The flotilla is roughly 80 nautical miles from the coast of Gaza. Territorial waters extend for maximum 12 nautical miles.

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      Hamas existed because of 77 years of occupation . Israel is the occupier and oppressor and you still legitimate a blockade that only hurt gazan civilians.

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        And that vi!dictates the 77 years of occupation and atrocities! Its like they knew hamas would eventually exist! Theyre a nation of prophets!

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          You are an idiot. Anybody knows that if you oppress people for long time , they will retaliate. No need to be a prophet