On Monday, the symbolic flotilla Madleen, carrying a symbolic amount of aid, was seized by the Israeli navy in a symbolic operation. The passengers, including climate activist-turned-Palestine advocate Greta Thunberg, were symbolically detained ahead of their expected deportation to their home countries. It went more or less how it was supposed to, and all those involved got what they wanted.

Thunberg, a climate campaigner, is among 12 activists aboard the Madleen, which aims to break the blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid.

Thunberg, a climate campaigner, is among 12 activists aboard the Madleen, which is operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.