Israel’s Foreign Ministry says a Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists has been diverted to Israel

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

The Israeli military has intercepted an aid ship which was attempting to reach the Gaza Strip defying Israeli naval blockade, and diverted the charity vessel carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists to Israel, Associated Press reported.