US EditionIsrael Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Vessel Carrying Greta Thunberg, Detains Activists
- Israeli forces boarded the UK-flagged aid vessel Madleen carrying twelve activists, including Greta Thunberg, en route to Gaza shortly after 1am GMT on Monday, June 9, 2025.
- The Madleen left Sicily on June 1 carrying humanitarian supplies, attempting to challenge the Israeli naval blockade that has been in place since Hamas assumed control of Gaza in 2007.
- The vessel faced escalating pressure before boarding, including alarms on Sunday night, approach by four vessels, drones overhead spraying an irritant substance, communication jamming, and Israeli military warnings to change course.
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described the mission as a propaganda effort supporting Hamas and ordered the military to stop the Madleen from reaching Gaza.
- The interception highlights Israel's enforcement of its blockade, raising concerns around the safety and legality of humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza amid ongoing conflict and famine warnings.
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