1. Israeli authorities stopped several boats carrying humanitarian aid, including one with Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, attempting to reach the Gaza Strip on October 2nd, 2025.
2. The passengers are safe and healthy according to Israel's foreign ministry, who also stated that the vessels were stopped due to violating a lawful naval blockade.
3. The flotilla organizers deemed the interception as illegal and argued that it highlights the measures taken by Israeli authorities to keep Gaza isolated and potentially starved, similar to an incident in June where Thunberg was prevented from reaching Gaza by boat.