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The interception sparked protests and condemnations across Europe and the Middle East, with supporters arguing the flotilla was a peaceful effort to deliver aid, while critics viewed it as a provocation aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade. Israel maintains its blockade of Gaza as a security measure, asserting that attempts to breach it threaten stability and aid efforts.
Despite the controversy, Israel’s security authorities remain vigilant, promising to intercept any further vessels approaching the blockade zone. The operation went smoothly in terms of military execution, but it reignited debates over the legality and morality of the blockade and the tactics used to enforce it.