Israeli navy using water cannons, stun grenades in assault on Gaza-bound Sumud Flotilla

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Israeli occupation forces have seized 12 of the 44 boats in the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters on Wednesday evening, cutting off contact with the vessel that was carrying humanitarian aid and activists bound for Gaza.

“Our ships face unlawful interception and camera disruption as armed soldiers board them,” Global Sumud Flotilla said.

“The warships are moving in to intercept the flotilla — only 81 nautical miles remain to Gaza,” said the…