Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound aid ship led by climate activist Greta Thunberg on Sunday (June 8), detaining the activists on board. The vessel, named "Madleen," was part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and aimed to deliver aid to Gaza amid an ongoing blockade. The Israeli military boarded the ship, citing security concerns, and redirected it to Ashdod port for a quick deportation process via Ben-Gurion Airport.
The flotilla's mission was to deliver essential supplies, including baby formula and medical aid, to Gaza, where a prolonged conflict and blockade have exacerbated a humanitarian crisis. However, Israel's foreign ministry labeled the mission a "media provocation," stating that t he ship carried less than a single truckload of aid . The ministry assured that the co