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Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid boat carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other activists on Monday and redirected it to its shores. The Madleen aimed to deliver aid and

The Israeli army seized the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen, towing it to Israel, the Foreign Ministry said late Sunday, adding the activists will be deported to their countries. The ministry said in a statement on X that the vessel “is safely making its way to the shores of Israel. The passengers are expected to return to their home countries.”