A convoy of pro-Palestinian activists is attempting to reach the Rafah border crossing in Gaza to challenge Israel's blockade of humanitarian aid. Other activists who planned to join were detained by Egypt.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was among those who opted to be deported from Israel, while French parliamentarian Rima Hassan and several others are awaiting court hearings.

Egypt blocked activists planning to take part in a march to Gaza, halting their attempt to reach the border and challenge Israel’s blockade on humanitarian aid to the