Israel seizes Gaza-bound aid yacht

The charity boat carrying pro-Palestinian activists and a small quantity of humanitarian aid has been diverted toward Israeli shores

Madleen: 12 crew includes activist Greta Thunberg (inset) and European parliament member Rima Hassan


Jun 1: Madleen leaves Catania
Jun 9: Israeli forces seize boat off Gaza coast and tow it to Israel
Israel’s foreign ministry says all passengers are safe and expected to return to their home countries
Jun 5: Diverts course to rescue migrants

ITALY
Sicily
TÜRKIYE 
CYPRUS
Last known location
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
GAZA 
ISRAEL
EGYPT
GREECE
Crete
LIBYA

200km 125 miles


Sources: BBC, Freedom Flotilla Coalition Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS