A boat carrying aid to Gaza has been intercepted by Israeli forces.
Israel's foreign ministry says the ship is now "safely making its way" to Israel's shores, with passengers "expected to return to their home countries".
The British-flagged yacht, Madleen, was launched from Sicily in Italy on the 1st of June, as part of the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition.
The boat has a tonne of aid on board for people in Gaza, where humanitarian workers warn of impending famine.
Israel says it plans to screen footage of Hamas' attacks on October 7th 2023 to the 12 activists on board.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg, center, waits to board the Madleen boat, before setting sail for Gaza along with activists of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, departing from the Sicilian port of Catania, Italy, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Salvatore Cavalli)The group has released pre-recorded messages, alleging its members had been "kidnapped".
In a video message, Greta Thunburg said, " I urge all my friends, family, and comrades to put pressure on the Swedish government to release me and the others as soon as possible".
