Israel storms Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters as Trump threatens Iran again

Israeli forces have begun boarding vessels from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters off Cyprus, organizers say. The Global Sumud Flotilla, an international movement heading the mission, says its fleet was 'violently intercepted' and its volunteers were 'abducted' by Israel. The storming of the vessels comes as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to threaten Iran to secure a peace deal ending their war.

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