Overview
- Israeli naval forces boarded the Madleen about 200 kilometers off Gaza on June 9 under Defense Minister Israel Katz’s orders to uphold the blockade.
- Activists were shown footage of Hamas’s October 7 attack as part of interrogation procedures before being processed for deportation.
- Greta Thunberg and three volunteers agreed to sign deportation papers and have departed Israel while eight others who refused remain detained.
- The ship’s humanitarian cargo — including baby formula, food and medical supplies — was confiscated for rerouting through official aid channels.
- UN officials and human rights groups condemned the interception and called on Israel to allow unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza.