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Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Vessel Carrying Greta Thunberg, Detains Activists

On June 9, 2025, Israeli forces intercepted the aid vessel Madleen carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists near Gaza and detained all passengers.
The Madleen aimed to deliver humanitarian supplies despite the Israeli naval blockade, which the ICJ and Geneva Convention deem unlawful in obstructing aid to Gaza.
Israel's foreign ministry brought the vessel to Ashdod, provided sandwiches and water to passengers, and described the boat as a 'selfie yacht' with aid to be routed through official channels.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition condemned the interception as an illegal attack and war crime extension, while Amnesty International called for immediate release of detainees; Thunberg called a viral sandwich photo a 'PR stunt.'
Thunberg and four activists were deported, eight passengers remain detained pending court appearances, and the incident intensified international legal scrutiny and plans for a Gaza solidarity march on June 15.

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