IDF Seizes Gaza-Bound Aid Boat, Detains Greta Thunberg and Activists

Israeli forces intercepted an aid boat en route to Gaza early Monday, detaining prominent climate activist Greta Thunberg and other activists. The incident has sparked international controversy, with conflicting accounts emerging from both the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the activists aboard the vessel. The IDF, in a post on X, referred to the boat as a 'selfie yacht full of celebrities' attempting a media provocation. However, activists on board strongly condemned the action, describing it as a 'complete violation of international law' in a statement. ABC News' Maggie Rulli provides further details. The IDF claims the amount of aid on board was minimal and that they intend to deliver it through humanitarian channels. Meanwhile, activists are emphasizing the significance of the aid and the ongoing blockade's impact on Gaza's population. The incident highlights the complex and sensitive nature of the ongoing conflict and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.