Aid Ship to Gaza Seized: Greta Thunberg Among Those Detained

Israeli forces intercepted the Madleen, a ship carrying aid to Gaza, in international waters on June 9th, 2025. The incident, captured on video, shows Israeli troops boarding the vessel amidst alarms and circling quadcopter drones. A white, paint-like substance was fired, causing discomfort to the crew. Among the twelve activists aboard was Greta Thunberg, who stated, "If you see this video, we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces." Al Jazeera reporter Omar Faiad's live report was interrupted as communications were jammed. The Israeli foreign ministry stated that the activists are expected to be returned to their home countries. Rights groups widely condemn the action as a breach of international law, given Israel's lack of legal authority to control access to Palestinian territories. The incident underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding aid delivery to Gaza.