Greta Thunberg and "Game of Thrones" actor Liam Cunningham are among 12 activists aboard the Madleen, which is operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, that is on its way to Gaza.

Israel has intercepted a Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg and other prominent activists, detaining those onboard and taking them to Israel. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) earlier said the Israeli military had boarded the “Madleen,

Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and 11 other activists early Monday local time, per posts from the Israeli government and the pro-Palestinian group behind the drive. The big picture: The "Madleen" yacht that "Game of Thrones" actor Liam Cunningham was also aboard was being diverted to Israel and the crew was "expected to return to their home countries,