Israel is preparing to stop a flotilla of about 100 boats carrying roughly 1,000 “activists” that is expected to approach Gaza in the coming days.

•⁠ ⁠Officials are considering several options, including intercepting or boarding the vessels at sea before they reach shore.

•⁠ ⁠Israel says the campaign is being organized by Hamas under the guise of humanitarian aid and has imposed sanctions on related fundraising efforts.