The Global Sumud Fleet 2026 Spring Mission, aiming to deliver humanitarian aid against Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip, encountered intervention by the Israeli army off the coast of Crete Island on the night of April 29. As a result of this intervention, a total of 428 activists, including 78 Turkish citizens, were detained near Israel's Eilat Airport. During the evacuation process, Turkish Airlines flights TK-6919, TK-6921, and TK-6925 landed at Eilat Airport to transport the activists. The planes are expected to arrive at Istanbul Airport in the evening. The incident was recorded as a notable development in terms of the humanitarian situation in the region and international reactions.