The Gaza aid flotilla is reportedly being circled by an Israeli warship.
The Global Sumud Flotilla says its captain was forced to take a sharp evasive manoeuvre to prevent a frontal collision, while the warship steered what's described as "dangerously close" for several minutes.
Earlier today the flotilla, which has a number of Irish citizens on board, including Cork activist Tadhg Hickey, said it was entering the "high-risk zone" within 150 nautical miles of Gaza.