by Amy Ivanov in Politics

Israeli forces seized a boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists en route to Gaza on Monday, enforcing a blockade on the Palestinian territory. The activists aimed to protest Israel's military campaign in Gaza and restrictions on humanitarian aid. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which organized the voyage, stated that the activists were "kidnapped" in international waters and that life-saving aid was confiscated. Israel's Foreign Ministry countered that the voyage was a PR stunt and that the activists would be deported after arriving in Ashdod port. The activists are expected to be held at a detention facility in Ramle before deportation. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and restrictions surrounding Gaza.