Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:38am on 09 Jun 2025,Monday International
On June 9, 2025, the Israeli navy intercepted the British-flagged yacht Madleen, carrying humanitarian aid—baby formula, rice, medical supplies—and 12 activists including Greta Thunberg and MEP Rima Hassan, in international waters 160 nautical miles from Gaza . Activists allege a forcible boarding, drone surveillance, irritant substances, phone jamming, and seizure of the vessel and volunteers—labeling it “illegal detention” or “kidnapping” . Israel claims the ship posed a security threat, redirected it to Ashdod, and assured safe treatment for passengers, stating aid would be transferred through official channels . The incident echoes the 2010 flotilla raid and has drawn strong global attention. (PC: The Indian Express)
