Israel intercepts 13 vessels of humanitarian flotilla heading for Gaza - UPI.com

Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Israeli forces intercepted at least 13 boats of a humanitarian flotilla heading for Gaza on Wednesday, attracting international concern and condemnation.

Among the roughly 200 activists from dozens of countries on the intercepted boats was Greta Thunberg, who the Israeli Ministry confirmed was detained, posting video online of her with Israeli forces.

"Greta and her friends are safe and healthy," it said on X.

Already several vessels of the Hamas-Sumud flotilla have been safely stopped and their passengers are being transferred to an Israeli port.

Greta and her friends are safe and healthy. pic.twitter.com/PA1ezier9s— Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) October 1, 2025

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