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.

Israeli naval forces boarded and seized a charity vessel that had tried to break a naval blockade of the Gaza Strip and the boat with its crew of 12, including activist Greta Thunberg, is now heading to a port in Israel.

Israeli forces on Monday intercepted a ship full of activists including celebrity climate activist Greta Thunberg, as their ship tried to approach the Gaza Strip to break Israel’s years-long blockade.