The Israeli army jammed the boats' communication, which cut the live streams.

The Foreign Office said that the process for Mushtaq Ahmed’s release is currently underway.

The Foreign Office confirmed that Mushtaq Ahmed was presented in an Israeli court along with other detainees.

Adalah, a human rights organisation and legal center in Israel, has taken up the cases of the flotilla activists.

She explained that Mushtaq Ahmed’s supporters and activists held press conferences and staged protests to push for his release.

The Foreign Ministry also issued an official statement denouncing the Israeli assault, condemning Israel as an occupying power.

It remains unclear whether the vessel has been intercepted by Israel.

At least 15 vessels have been intercepted so far, with climate activist Greta Thunberg also reportedly among those kidnapped by Israeli forces.

Meloni argued that the peace plan could be “destroyed” if the Sumud flotilla continued toward Gaza.

A Pakistani activist on the flotilla reported that the ships had entered a high-risk zone where they could face interception by the Israeli military.

Over 300 people, including activists, actors, doctors, journalists, and politicians, are taking part in the mission, alongside a Pakistani delegation.

'We are on the way to Gaza with a convoy of 20 ships, while another 17 to 18 vessels are expected to join us en route'

No official statement has been released by Tunisian authorities after the attack.

Organisers say this is the largest flotilla ever assembled to deliver humanitarian aid to the Palestinian enclave.

The incident raised fears of a drone attack on vessel.