Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGreta Thunberg and hundreds of other activists on a Gaza aid flotilla were intercepted by the Israeli military overnight. Israeli forces commandeered approximately 40 boats, which were carrying aid and activists attempting to breach the blockade of Gaza. All passengers are reported safe and healthy and are being taken to Israel, where they face deportation to their home countries. The interception has triggered widespread international protests and condemnation, with Turkey calling it an 'act of terror' and Sinn Féin labelling it a 'kidnapping'. The UK Foreign Office expressed concern and is in contact with Israeli authorities and the families of British nationals involved, expecting a safe resolution. In fullGreta Thunberg’s Gaza aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces as activists face deportation againThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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

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