Activists say Israeli navy has intercepted almost half of Gaza aid flotilla

A videograb claims to show activist Greta Thunberg, right, as she is removed from one of the flotilla boats (Israeli Foreign Ministry via AP)

Activists on board a flotilla of vessels sailing toward Gaza said the Israeli navy had intercepted at least 19 of its boats as they approached the besieged Palestinian territory.

Israeli authorities said the activists, including Greta Thunberg, were safe and being transferred to Israel.