Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg

Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and 11 other activists early Monday local time, per posts from the Israeli government and the pro-Palestinian group behind the drive.The big picture: The "Madleen" yacht that "Game of Thrones" actor Liam Cunningham was also aboard was being diverted to Israel and the crew was "expected to return to their home countries," said the Israeli Foreign Ministry on X. Screenshot: Israel Foreign Ministry/XDetails: The British-flagged ship that was raising awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war was carrying aid including baby formula, food and medical supplies, per a statement from organizer the Freedom Flotilla Coalition that accused Israeli forces of kidnapping the crew.Rima Hassan, a French member of the European Parliament who was aboard the British-flagged ship, said on X the "crew of the Freedom Flotilla was arrested by the Israeli army in international waters" around 2am local time.The Israeli Foreign Ministry said on X that everyone aboard the "'selfie yacht" of "celebrities" was unharmed and provided with sandwiches and water.What they're saying: "Israel has no legal authority to detain international volunteers aboard the Madleen," said Huwaida Arraf, human rights attorney and Freedom Flotilla organizer, in a statement. "This seizure blatantly violates international law."The Israeli Foreign Ministry dismissed the voyage as a publicity stunt and said on X there "are ways to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip — they do not involve Instagram selfies."

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