Greta Thunberg departs Israel for France

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has departed Israel for France after being detained aboard a Gaza-bound vessel intercepted by Israeli forces.

Report informs via Israeli media that Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thunberg boarded a flight to France. The ministry also released images showing the 22-year-old seated inside the aircraft prior to takeoff.

Thunberg was among a group of 12 activists detained on Monday after Israeli naval forces intercepted the ship Madeline sailing to Gaza. The vessel was stopped in the early hours of the morning, and all those on board were taken into custody for questioning.