Israeli forces have seized a Gaza-bound aid boat and detained Greta Thunberg and other activists on board, enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory that has been tightened during

Greta Thunberg was aboard the Madleen, a Gaza-bound “aid flotilla” intercepted by the Israeli navy after it entered restricted waters.

The ship’s interception in international waters has devolved into a saga playing out through official diplomatic channels as much as on social media – even Conor McGregor was involved.