An Italian charity has accused Israel of blocking 250 tons of humanitarian aid intended for Gaza, citing disputes over the shipment’s contents and registration procedures.

Israel intercepted nine aid vessels carrying around 150 activists from approximately 30 countries, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition informed.

A Turkish Airlines flight carrying 137 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, including 36 Turkish nationals, arrived at Istanbul Airport on Saturday after being detained by Israeli forces in international waters.

On Friday, Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Diaz called on Europe to terminate all association agreements with Israel.

France reaffirmed on Friday that it is in contact with its 36 nationals detained by Israel following the attack on the Gaza-bound Global Sumud aid flotilla.

Protests erupted in cities worldwide on the night of October 1 after Israel intercepted the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. Thousands took to the streets to condemn the raid, demand the release of detained activists, and call for an end to the siege on the enclave.

The Netherlands called on Israel on Thursday to ensure the safety of passengers after Israel attacked the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Israel said on Thursday it will deport to Europe pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla headed towards Gaza as the Israeli navy intercepted vessel after vessel in the Mediterranean.

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into the detention of 24 Turkish citizens during Israel's attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.

Israeli forces intercepted and raided the Global Sumud Flotilla en route to the Gaza Strip, detaining around 200 activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg.