epaselect epa12166663 The ship Madleen moors at the port of Ashdod, Israel, 09 June 2025. Israeli Navy intercepted the Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) ship Madleen carrying a small shipment of humanitarian aid in international waters on 09 June 2025. Israeli authorities said the flotilla was prevented from breaking a Gaza Strip blockade and was escorted to Israel's port of Ashdod, adding that its passengers were expected to return to their home countries.  EPA/ABIR SULTAN BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE