Organizers of the activist boat, the Madleen, said they hoped to challenge Israel's blockade of Gaza and potentially open a maritime corridor for other ships to bring aid.

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Activists aboard the humanitarian ship Madleen are being deported after Israeli forces stormed the vessel in international waters.

The Defense Ministry announced that the flotilla was making its way to Israeli shores and that all passengers were expected to return to their home countries.