Four Italian citizens have been deported from Israel after they were detained by Israeli authorities when boats sailing in a flotilla carrying aid bound for Gaza were intercepted, Israel's foreign ministry has said.
More than 470 people were detained, according to Israeli police. The ministry said authorities were in the process of deporting the others.
The deportations come as the last boat of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) was intercepted by Israeli authorities on Friday morning.
The GSF called Israel's interceptions illegal, while Israel described the flotilla's actions as a "provocation".
The blocking of the flotilla sparked protests around the world, including a general strike in Italy.
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