Thunberg was one of 12 passengers on board the Madleen, a boat carrying aid destined for people in war-torn Gaza.

The environmental campaigner was sent home after she and others on the intercepted vessel said they were trying to deliver food and medical supplies.

Greta Thunberg has been deported from Israel after the humanitarian aid ship she was aboard was intercepted by the Israeli military and towed to the port city of Ashdod. The Swedish climate activist was among a 12-person crew on board the Madleen,