Gaza-bound aid boat with Greta Thunberg on board arrives in Israel after seizure

The boat, accompanied by Israel’s navy, arrived in Ashdod in the evening, according to Israel’s Foreign Ministry

The Gaza-bound aid boat Madleen, left, under escort of Israeli naval forces making its way towards Ashdod Port in southern Israel after being seized by Israeli forces. Picture: Leo Correa/AP

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025 - 22:22

Yesica Fisch and Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

A Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists has arrived at an Israeli port after Israeli forces stopped and detained them — enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory that has been tightened during the Israel-Hamas war.

The boat, accompanied by Israel’s navy, arrived in Ashdod in the evening, according to Israel’s Foreign Ministry.