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.

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

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.