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Boat carrying Greta Thunberg and human rights group arrives in southern Israel
A boat carrying Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has arrived in southern Israel. Thunberg and a human rights group had been headed toward Gaza to deliver food and medicine, but were stopped by Israeli authorities on Monday.
Israel's Foreign Ministry disclosed that night that the boat had docked at Ashdod Port. It said, "The passengers are currently undergoing medical examinations to ensure they are in good health."
It released images showing Thunberg on a boat at the port flying the Israeli flag in the background.
The ministry said, "Upon arrival, arrangements will be made for their return to their respective home countries."
The operator of the boat Thunberg was on has criticized Israel's actions, saying, "We continue to demand the immediate release of all volunteers."
