Israeli naval forces intercepted most of the vessels in a flotilla heading toward Gaza on Thursday, detaining dozens of activists as well as several European lawmakers. The group had set out with the stated goal of challenging Israel’s blockade of the territory, which has drawn global criticism. The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which organized the voyage, said the mission was aimed at challenging Israel’s blockade of the territory. Israel’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that those aboard the ships, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, were safe. Fires broke out on two boats off the Tunisian coast, which authorities there confirmed they were investigating as intentional strikes.