Swedish climate and human rights activist Greta Thunberg departed Israel on a flight to France after being detained by ...

The activists' yacht, which was trying to carry aid to Gaza, was intercepted by Israeli forces in the early hours of Monday.

President Donald Trump was asked about Greta Thunberg's comments during a business roundtable at the White House.

Israel's Katz said he instructed the military to "take whatever measures necessary" to stop the ship carrying Thunberg and other activists.

Greta Thunberg was deported from Israel after the country's naval forces detained a Gaza-bound flotilla. She was sent back to Sweden while others from the Madleen refuse deportation.

Speaking upon arrival at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport, Thunberg called for the release of the other activists who were detained aboard the Freedom Flotilla.

It looks like Israel, for the most part, handled the incident well; and especially in tough times like these, any PR victory must be celebrated, including getting the better of Greta Thunberg.

"Greta Thunberg just departed Israel on a flight to Sweden (via France)," the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted on X. Greta Thunberg deported from Israel after Gaza-bound yacht seized.

Israel said it deported Greta Thunberg one day after its navy intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid. Thunberg was one of 12 passengers on board.

Israel deported activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday, a day after the Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized by the Israeli military. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 86°F.

Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel wants to stop an aid boat with Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching the Gaza Strip and breaking its naval blockade.

Greta Thunberg has been deported from Israel after the humanitarian aid ship she was aboard was intercepted by the Israeli military and towed to the port city of Ashdod.