Activists said Israeli forces had boarded the flotilla on its approach to Gaza

The flotilla has entered the ‘high-risk’ zone near the Gaza coast

Activists said Israeli forces had boarded the flotilla on its approach to Gaza

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla being taken to a nearby port.

Vessels carrying about 500 activists including Greta Thunberg intercepted about 75 miles off coast of war-torn territory

The Global Sumud Flotilla said its vessels were being boarded by Israel naval forces, as it approached Palestinian territory, with cameras taken offline in a post on social media.

Activists on board Global Sumud Flotilla report interceptions after Israeli vessels approached.

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The Global Sumud Flotilla is attempting to break Israel’s naval blockade

Hundreds on board have been taken to Israel where they will be deported to home countries

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Solitary vessel was stopped 42 nautical miles from Gaza, in a move that organisers, state leaders, and rights groups have called ‘illegal’