Greta Thunberg claims to have been kidnapped by Israel after her ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza was intercepted. The climate activist set sail for the Palestinian territory on June 1, hoping to break through the ongoing Israeli blockade around the enclave and take essential supplies into the war zone.

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.

Activists on board the Madleen vessel en route to Gaza to provide humanitarian goods say they have been intercepted by Israeli soldiers. Posting on Telegram, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) campaign organisation announced "connection has been lost" on the Madleen and later uploaded a photo of people sitting with their hands up in life jackets.