Intercepted

Israeli forces boarded the British-flagged Madleen—a boat carrying Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and 11 other international passengers near Gaza on Monday.

The yacht, which is operated by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition, aimed to deliver aid and protest Israel’s war in Gaza. It was seized about 125 miles off the coast and escorted to Ashdod, Israel. Three activists and a journalist were deported Tuesday; eight other passengers refused deportation and are being held in detention before Israeli authorities hear their case.

Israel has called Thunberg an "antisemite," but promised to deliver “the tiny amount of aid” on the ship to Gaza. The pro-Palestinian coalition condemned the seizure—which happened on international waters—as a breach of international law and called for the other passengers to be released without deportation.

BE DOERS
Followers of Christ should not become cynical, desensitized, or unmoved by stories of war and tragedy but be endlessly willing to help. Continue praying for peace and reconciliation in the Middle East.

“Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever. Amen.” 
Book of Common Prayer, page 654