The Israeli Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the morning of 8 that a new fleet attempting to break through Gaza¡¯s maritime blockade failed to its objectives, and that the fleet¡¯s vessels and personnel were intercepted and taken to Israeli ports.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry said that all people on board were safe and in good health, and that the passengers were expected to be repatriated as soon as possible.

A week ago, the Israeli Navy intercepted all 42 ships aimed at breaking the sea blockade of the Gaza Strip and deported most of the more than 470 activists involved in the fleet.