JERUSALEM — Israel’s Interior Minister announced that vessels from activist Greta Thunberg’s flotilla will be seized and repurposed as police ships, strengthening Israel’s maritime security operations.

Officials said the move underscores Israel’s commitment to maintaining safety along its coasts and preventing politically motivated flotillas from disrupting order in the region. By converting the ships into Israeli police vessels, authorities aim to turn a controversial challenge into a direct investment in national security.

Supporters of the decision praised the measure as both practical and symbolic — ensuring the flotilla does not achieve its intended political goals while simultaneously enhancing Israel’s security infrastructure.

The Interior Ministry emphasized that the state has a responsibility to act decisively against provocations that threaten stability, while channeling resources toward protecting Israeli citizens.