A senior Israeli defense source confirmed the matter to the 'Post,' adding that Defense Minister Israel Katz is expected to make more decisions on Thursday.

An aid ship carrying environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg and other activists diverted from its planned route toward Gaza to answer a distress call from a stricken boat, according to one of the protesters onboard.

The Madleen is carrying essentials like flour, rice, baby milk, sanitary pads, crutches and water filters to help the people.