Greta Thunberg, the Swedish activist, was detained by Israeli forces while on an aid boat headed for Gaza, which was intercepted in international waters. The boat, carrying supplies, was towed to Ashdod, and Thunberg along with other activists are being deported to their home countries. The Israeli foreign ministry confirmed her departure to France. Meanwhile, Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas called for a deployment of international forces to protect Palestinians in a letter addressed to global leaders.
Israeli forces intercepted the boat in international waters on Monday and towed it to the port of Ashdod.
Greta Thunberg is departing Israel on a flight to France, Israel's foreign ministry said on its official X account.
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