Greta Thunberg and other activists are on the Madleen, a British-flagged boat operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, on which they intend to reach the Gaza Strip

Israel has intercepted a Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg and other prominent activists and is escorting the boat to Israel, the foreign ministry said early Monday.

The Israeli army seized the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen, towing it to Israel, the Foreign Ministry said late Sunday, adding the activists will be deported to their countries. The ministry said in a statement on X that the vessel “is safely making its way to the shores of Israel. The passengers are expected to return to their home countries.”