The United States has asked Turkey to prevent 15 vessels from joining a new flotilla bound for Gaza, at Israel's request, according to reports. The request comes a week after the U.S. Navy stopped a flotilla that set sail from Spain in mid-April.
The flotilla, organized by the Global Sumud coalition, aims to break the Israeli naval blockade of Gaza. The U.S. intervention is part of ongoing efforts to prevent the flotilla from reaching Gaza.
Details on the exact number of vessels and the timing of the flotilla remain unverified. The U.S. has not publicly commented on the request.
