Aboard were 12 peace activists, including high-profile figures such as climate activist Greta Thunberg, Irish actor Liam Cunningham and French MEP Rima Hassan.

The boat was said to carry humanitarian aid, including baby formula, diapers, and food.

The Madleen aid vessel is manned by 12 activists, including Greta Thunberg and Irish actor Liam Cunningham.© Getty Images An Israeli solider passed water to those onboard the Gaza-bound British ...