Gaza aid flotilla says 'surrounded by Israeli warships' | LIVE

• 21:55 Beirut Time

  Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israeli army

  The Global Sumud Flotilla announced, "Our vessels are being illegally intercepted. Cameras are offline and vessels have been boarded by military personnel," as cited by Reuters.

• 21:00 Beirut Time

  White House says 'sensitive discussions' ongoing over Trump's Gaza plan

  The White House said on Wednesday there were "sensitive discussions" taking place over President Donald Trump's proposal to end the war in Gaza.

  "I can tell you that there are some very sensitive discussions that are taking place, but I certainly don't want to get ahead of any announcement at this podium. I'm going to let Special Envoy Witkoff and the President of the United States handle that," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at a regular briefing.

• 20:24 Beirut Time

  Gaza aid flotilla expects an interception by Israeli navy in an hour

  The Israeli navy is expected to begin intercepting dozens of boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla within an hour, organizers said, adding that a state of emergency has been declared on board their vessels attempting to bring aid to Gaza.

  They said Israeli military vessels had approached to within 10 miles, marking a critical moment as the flotilla neared a naval blockade.