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

Shortly after their arrests, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition posted prerecorded videos of the crew calling on Israel to release them.

Today’s morning news wrap covers updates from India, international events, and cricket. In a shocking crime, Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi was murdered during his honeymoon by assailants allegedly hired by his wife.

Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and 11 other activists set sail on June 1 for Gaza on a ship aimed at “breaking Israel’s siege” of the devastated territory, organizers said.Israel’s defense minister has vowed to prevent an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching the Gaza Strip.