Israel tells aid ship to change course as it nears Gaza – DW – 06/09/2025
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The ship is trying to deliver humanitarian supplies to the besieged enclave, where the UN has warned of a looming famine Image: Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto/picture alliance
A ship carrying humanitarian aid bound for the Gaza Strip is approaching the Palestinian enclave, which is under an Israeli blockade.
In addition to much-need supplies, the British-flagged Madleen is carrying climate advocate Greta Thunberg and several other activists.
As it neared Gaza early on Monday morning, the occupants aboard the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's ship said it was coming "under assault" from Israeli forces and was surrounded by quadcopters.
Israel's Navy has said it has told the aid ship to change course.
On Sunday, Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz said that he had instructed the military to stop the ship from reaching Gaza, warning "the antisemitic Greta and her Hamas-propaganda-spouting friends" to turn back.
We'll bring you the latest developments on the situation in Gaza and the wider Middle East region on Monday, June 9, 2025.
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