Jerusalem, 9 June (LaPresse) – Israeli forces have stopped and boarded the Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, with Greta Thunberg and other activists on board. The organisation denounced the action, saying, “The ship was boarded illegally, its civilian crew disarmed and kidnapped, and its life-saving cargo, including milk powder, food and medical supplies, was confiscated”. The Israeli Foreign Ministry played down the incident, calling the mission a publicity stunt. ‘The celebrity selfie yacht is sailing safely towards the coast of Israel,’ the ministry said, stressing that the passengers would return to their countries of origin and that aid to Gaza would be delivered through official channels. It later released a video showing Israeli military personnel distributing sandwiches and water to activists wearing orange life jackets.