Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg, divert it
Israeli forces intercepted a British-flagged aid boat headed to Gaza, detaining 12 activists — including Greta Thunberg and Rima Hassan — who were attempting to breach the longstanding naval blockade.
- Vessel named Madleen, part of Freedom Flotilla Coalition mission, sailed from Sicily
- Israeli troops boarded boat in international waters around 2 am
- Yacht carried 12 crew and symbolic humanitarian aid like rice and baby formula