The Israeli navy has intercepted the ship carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists who were staging a protest against Israel’s blockade of Gaza. The interception came early Monday morning, a week after the Madleen set sail from Sicily,

The ministry later announced that the flotilla was making its way to Israeli shores, and announced that all passengers are expected to return to their home countries.

The IDF is prepared for the arrival of the protest flotilla called the "Freedom Flotilla". It will take control of the vessel and deport protestors if necessary.

TV host Piers Morgan has hit out at activist Greta Thunberg after she claimed she has been "kidnapped" by Israeli forces.