Thunberg, one of the world’s most famous activists, claimed she and others on a Gaza-bound aid vessel were kidnapped by Israeli forces.

An aid boat carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg as well as other activists was detained by Israeli forces Monday. The

Shortly after their arrests, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, the nonprofit that has staged dozens of efforts to reach Gaza to protest Israel, posted prerecorded videos on X showing the crew members saying that they had been “kidnapped.” They called on their home governments to put pressure on Israel to release them.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg sets sail for Gaza with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition under Palestinian flag, prompting Israel's military to confirm they are monitoring the vessel's approach.