Boat carrying Greta Thunberg to Gaza intercepted by Israeli Navy
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Israeli naval forces on Monday intercepted the vessel carrying Swedish national Greta Thunberg and other activists to the Gaza Strip.
Calling it the 'selfie yacht' of 'celebrities,' Israel's Foreign Ministry said the 12 passengers had been given sandwiches and water and were being safely transported to the shores of the Jewish state. 'The show is over' and the activists will be sent back to their home countries, the ministry said.
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