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Contact Lost with Gaza-Bound Flotilla Handala

Organizers of the “Freedom Flotilla to Gaza” reported they had lost contact with the Handala, a ship that departed Italy several days ago en route to the Gaza Strip. According to the group, the communication failure was likely caused by deliberate signal jamming. They also claimed multiple drones were seen hovering near the vessel before the blackout occurred. The organizers raised the possibility that the crew “may be under attack,” though no confirmation of an assault has been provided. The Handala was part of a renewed maritime effort aimed at breaking Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza.