Israel has described the case as ‘preposterous’ and is set to defend itself; the Israeli military is focusing its operations on the southern city of Khan Younis and refugee camps in central Gaza
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) authority has posted to social media that it has received a report of a vessel being boarded off the coast of Oman.
While the exact circumstances remain unclear, UKMTO reports “hearing unknown voices over the phone along with the masters voice” and says it is “unable to make further contact with vessel at this time”.