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Watch: Moment Israeli forces board Gaza aid boat

Summary

Israeli forces boarded a yacht called the Madleen, which was carrying 12 activists, including Greta Thunberg, who were trying to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The activists were stopped by Israel and their boat was taken to an Israeli port. The activists wanted to highlight the humanitarian issues in Gaza, while Israel planned to send the activists back to their home countries.

Key Facts

  • Israeli forces boarded a yacht heading to Gaza that carried 12 activists.
  • The yacht, Madleen, was bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza.
  • Greta Thunberg, a well-known activist from Sweden, was among those on the boat.
  • The journey was organized by a group called the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.
  • The aim of the mission was to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
  • Israel took the boat to the port city of Ashdod and detained the activists.
  • Israel referred to the mission as a "selfie yacht" and planned to deport the activists.
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