The Israeli Foreign Ministry has denied allegations that its forces fired live ammunition at the Global Sumud Flotilla, which attempted to deliver aid to Gaza. The Ministry stated that after issuing warnings, only non-lethal measures were employed against the vessels, which were intercepted in the eastern Mediterranean. All 430 activists, including 78 Turks, were detained and transferred to Israeli vessels for return to Israel, where they will meet with consular representatives. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan condemned Israel's actions, calling the flotilla's participants 'voyagers of hope' and urging international intervention. The flotilla, which set sail from southern Turkey, aimed to deliver aid after previous attempts were blocked by Israeli forces. The US Treasury has also imposed sanctions on four individuals associated with the flotilla, denouncing it as a 'ludicrous attempt' to undermine peace efforts in the region. Pro-Palestinian activists argue that their advocacy for Palestinian rights is being misrepresented as support for Hamas.