The Madleen crew is being detained by Israeli forces after their ship was stopped close to 160km from Gaza.

Israeli forces intercept the Madleen aid ship headed to Gaza

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Before contact was lost with the activists on board, they said Israel had sprayed a thick, white, paint-like substance onto the boat.

The “paint” was an irritant, causing burning eyes and general discomfort. But what was it exactly?