Gaza Aid Boat Intercepted: Activists Detained, International Outrage Ensues

Gaza-bound Aid Boat Intercepted: Activists Detained International waters off the coast of Gaza were the scene of a significant incident on June 9, 2025. A humanitarian aid boat, the Madleen, carrying activists and aid supplies, was intercepted by Israeli forces. The incident has sparked international outrage, with many condemning the action as a violation of international law. The Madleen, part of the Freedom Flotilla, was carrying activists, including prominent climate activist Greta Thunberg, and was en route to Gaza to deliver much-needed aid. Huwaida Arraf, spokesperson for the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, stated: "Israel has instituted a deadly blockade that is a form of collective punishment. This is a war crime." The activists were protesting Israel's military offensive and the severe restrictions on aid to Gaza. According to Israel’s Foreign Ministry, the boat was intercepted and has arrived at an Israeli port. A legal rights group representing the activists anticipates their detention before deportation. The video shows the activists on board the Madleen, raising their hands in apparent protest as the interception unfolds. This incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the complex political tensions in the region.