The FFC also reported that Israeli forces fired a “white paint-like substance” at the Madleen when it intercepted the boat earlier today: “Quadcopters are surrounding the ship, spraying it with a white paint-like substance. Communications are jammed, and disturbing sounds are being played over the radio.”

Israeli forces have stopped a Gaza-bound, UK-flagged aid boat and detained a dozen activists, including Greta Thunberg, who were on board, enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory that has been tightened during the war with Hamas.