On the 9th of June, the IOF intercepted the Freedom Flotilla vessel Madleen and took the entire crew hostage after unleashing a chemical attack on the boat. This assault took place in international waters
Madleen crewmember Greta Thurnburg is Swedish, so protesters showed up at the Swedish Embassy demanding the Swedish government intervene on behalf of their citizen-and on behalf of the entire crew. Two of the protesters took to the water themselves, in a kayak under the Palestinian flag. The Embassy of Sweden is on the Potomac waterfront in Georgetown.
The Madleen is part of the Freedom Flotilla and was attempting to deliver food and emergency aid to Gaza. Next up will be a Turkish attempt to break the blockade and siege.