Two Canadians detained after Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid boats

Two Canadians were among more than 180 activists detained after Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla of aid boats in the Mediterranean Sea overnight, according to organizers. The Canadians were identified as Marie Tota, a nurse from Ontario, and Umir Tiar, a student from Quebec City. Flotilla organizers said the boats were stopped in international waters west of Crete while taking part in a mission aimed at challenging Israel's longrunning naval blockade of Gaza and delivering aid. They said communications were jammed during the operation and some vessels were damaged, while Israel said the detainees were unharmed and would be transferred to Greece. Canadian organizers are asking Ottawa to intervene and help secure the return of the detained Canadians. The incident adds to ongoing tensions over aid access to Gaza, where severe shortages continue despite a fragile ceasefire and limited humanitarian deliveries.