India, Oct. 2 -- Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by the Israeli forces while she, along with several others, on board a flotilla sailing towards Gaza were intercepted as they approached the besieged Palestinian territory.

The Israeli authorities said that the activists on board the boats, including Greta Thunberg, were safe and being transferred to Israel.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry also posted a video on X showing Thunberg sitting on a ship's deck being handed a water bottle and raincoat.

The Global Sumud Flotilla, composed of around 50 boats and 500 activists, was carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. The flotilla, carrying medicine and food to Gaza, was carrying about 500 parliamentarians, lawyers and activists. ...