Al Jazeera loses contact with reporters on flotilla to Gaza; Israeli forces arrest correspondent

Al Jazeera has reported that it lost contact with its reporters Lotfi Haji and Younes Ayat Yassine, who were aboard the Sumud flotilla boats en route to Gaza. The situation escalated when Israeli naval forces boarded the Sirius vessel, arresting participants, including Al Jazeera correspondent Haya Al-Yamani, during a live broadcast.

This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region as media personnel attempt to cover developments related to Gaza. Al Jazeera has not provided further details regarding the status of Haji and Yassine following the loss of contact.

For more on recent developments in related coverage, see this report.

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