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A flotilla carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg on an aid mission to Gaza was intercepted by Israeli forces on Wednesday night, Israeli officials said.
Footage showed Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF)’s Family Boat, which was transporting Greta and some 350 other activists, being seized by Israeli soldiers off the coast of the Gaza Strip.
At least 13 boats in the flotilla are continuing their journey to the besieged territory, but Israel has vowed to deport all participants in the aid mission.
open image in gallery A video released by the Global Sumud Flotilla s
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