Gaza Flotilla: Celebrity Activists Detained in Aid Ship Seizure

In a dramatic turn of events, Israeli forces apprehended a Gaza-bound aid vessel early Monday, detaining notable climate activist Greta Thunberg and others onboard. The action was part of the enforcement of a stringent blockade on the Palestinian territory amid escalating tensions from the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

The boat, en route to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, was redirected to Ashdod port in southern Israel. Rights group Adalah condemned the detention, claiming it violated international law as the vessel was in international waters. Israeli authorities, however, dismissed the flotilla's mission as a public relations stunt.

Swedish Foreign Minister has indicated that the activists understood the risks involved. Meanwhile, efforts by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition to break the blockade have faced significant resistance, illustrating the complex web of politics surrounding aid delivery to conflict-stricken Gaza.

(With inputs from agencies.)