Israeli forces intercept Gaza activists' aid boat with Greta Thunberg on board | BBC News

Israeli forces have intercepted a yacht carrying activists and a small quantity of humanitarian aid that was trying to reach the Gaza Strip.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg and French lawmaker Rima Hassan, are among 12 people aboard the Madleen, with Thunberg saying they have been "kidnapped" in a video posted to social media.

Israel's foreign ministry has branded it a "selfie yacht" carrying "less than a single truckload of aid".

It's not yet clear when the vessel will arrive in the Israeli port city of Ashdod - Israeli officials say it is still en route, after local media earlier reported the yacht had docked.

The Palestinian foreign ministry has called for protection of the activists' safety, and a UN official has asked for more ships to "sail together" to bring aid to Gaza.

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Post from BBC News on June 09, 2025