Israel has intercepted a Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg and other prominent activists, detaining those onboard, with the vessel being taken to Israel.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg admitted that she was detained by Israel while delivering humanitarian aid to Gazans.

Greta Thunberg's humanitarian vessel, the Madleen, was intercepted by Israeli commandos while heading to the Gaza Strip, featuring eleven passengers., Middle East News - Times Now

Greta Thunberg, the renowned climate activist, joined the Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla, Madleen, which was recently intercepted by Israeli forces. Thunberg and other members claimed they were "kidnapped" during the incident.

The ministry later announced that the flotilla was making its way to Israeli shores, and announced that all passengers are expected to return to their home countries.