Israel announced that Greta Thunberg departed for Sweden via France after being detained on a Gaza-bound aid boat, the Madleen, which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters. Five French activists aboard the vessel were taken into custody, with deportation proceedings initiated for those refusing to leave voluntarily. The interception, condemned by Turkey and Iran, was part of ongoing tensions regarding humanitarian aid to Gaza amid dire conditions exacerbated by the Israeli blockade, with calls for increased aid access following escalated violence since the October 7 Hamas attack.
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