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

Israeli forces early Monday detained the "Freedom Flotilla" aid boat bound for Gaza while carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists.

Britain and four other nations imposed sanctions on Tuesday on two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, accusing them of repeatedly inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Israel said the passengers would return to their home countries and the aid would be delivered to Gaza through established channels.

The Swedish activist was with others who had set out to protest Israel’s ongoing military campaign in the Gaza Strip, which is among the deadliest and most destructive since World War II.

Israel deported activist Greta Thunberg a day after the Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized by the Israeli military.

Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will both face a travel ban, the UK says.

The IDF discovered a trove of documents that apparently show Hamas plotting with Qatari leaders to scuttle a Trump peace plan.