An aid boat bound for Gaza carrying environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg and other activists was intercepted by Israeli forces and arrived at an Israeli port on Monday, Israel's Foreign Ministry said.

The boat, accompanied by Israel's navy, arrived in Ashdod in the evening, according to Israel's Foreign Ministry. It published a photo on social media of Thunberg after disembarking.

Israel's defense minister had vowed to prevent the ship from reaching the Gaza Strip .

The 12 activists were undergoing medical checks to ensure they are in good health, the ministry said. They were expected to be held at a detention facility in Ramle before being deported, according to Adalah, a legal rights group representing them.

"The passengers are expected to return to their home countries,

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