Activists from Global Sumud flotilla including Greta Thunberg arrested as final boat is presumed intercepted in Palestinian waters

The Global Sumud Flotilla, with over 500 people including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, aims to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza

Israeli forces intercepted and boarded the Marinette, the last boat of the Global Sumud Flotilla that was still sailing.

Fleet of 40 aid ships carries 500 activists including the Swedish protester and Susan Sarandon

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.

Acitivists aboard the 45-vessel convoy say Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla as it tried to deliver aid to Gaza and challenge Israel's blockade.

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

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

At least six ships have been boarded by the Israeli navy so far and more interceptions are expected to take place.

Israel also arrested activists on board the vessels carrying aid to Palestinians, sparking worldwide protests against the attacks and the aid blockade.

Global Sumud Flotilla had been pressing forward with its mission to break Israel's siege of Gaza.

Israeli forces intercepted at least 13 boats of a humanitarian flotilla heading for Gaza on Wednesday, attracting international concern and condemnation.

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Organisers said the interception was ‘illegal’, claiming the ships were in international waters while carrying vital aid to the enclave.

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

Israeli forces have intercepted 39 boats carrying aid and foreign activists, including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg, to Gaza, leaving only one vessel still sailing toward the…

Unable to stop all of the nearly 45 boats heading toward the Palestinian enclave, Israel boarded about 20 of them. The Global Sumud Flotilla, seeking to 'break the blockade' of…

Activists from Global Sumud flotilla including Greta Thunberg arrested as final boat is presumed intercepted in Palestinian waters

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