# The Israeli military boarded the Gaza-bound Madleen of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which is carrying humanitarian aid and human rights defenders, including climate activist Greta Thunberg. The vessel left Sicily on Friday. Israel’s foreign ministry says the yacht was told to change course due to its approach toward a restricted area. It says a blockade is necessary to prevent weapons from reaching Hamas militants in Gaza. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition has accused Israel of forcibly intercepting the Madleen and acting with total impunity.
Israeli troops have boarded the Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg