Gaza-bound aid boat carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg seized by Israeli military forces

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Gaza-bound aid boat carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg seized by Israeli military forces

A humanitarian vessel organised by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and carrying Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was boarded by Israeli forces on Sunday, hours after Israeli officials ordered the crew to abandon their mission to Gaza.The ship, Madleen, departed Sicily on June 1 with 12 international activists onboard, including Thunberg and Irish actor Liam Cunningham. The crew intended to deliver humanitarian supplies to Gaza, including baby formula, food, and medical aid.In a statement posted on Telegram, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition claimed the boat was "unlawfully boarded," its crew "abducted," and its cargo confiscated.   The Israeli military will show Greta Thunberg and other activists footage of the 7 October attacks after a Gaza-bound aid boat was diverted to Israel, the country's defence minister has said.@AliBunkallSKY has the latest from Ashdod https://t.co/CBzUbOlu7g pic.twitter.com/o5z5RqEyoK Sky News (@SkyNews) June 9, 2025  Earlier that day, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz called the activists antisemitic and accused them of promoting Hamas propaganda. To the antisemitic Greta and her fellow Hamas propagandists  you will not make it to Gaza, Katz stated. Israel will act decisively against any attempt to break the blockade or support terrorist organizations.Thunberg, 22, has been banned from entering Israel due to her outspoken stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict.Shortly before the coalition's announcement, Israels Foreign Ministry released footage showing the navy using a loudspeaker to communicate with the Madleen, warning the crew that the waters off Gaza are part of a legally enforced naval blockade. If you wish to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, you may do so through the port of Ashdod, a navy officer stated in the video.The Madleen was carrying essential supplies for civilians in Gaza, where UN agencies have warned that more than two million residents face severe hunger, with the threat of famine looming. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition has been organising such missions for over a decade.Reports from the activists indicate the vessels online tracker had been disrupted by signal jamming during its voyage. The group had expected to reach Gazas coast by Sunday.In a photo released after the interception, an Israeli soldier is seen offering water to passengers aboard the British-flagged yacht. The activists, however, said they were forcibly detained during the operation.This incident comes a month after another ship affiliated with the same coalition was reportedly attacked by drones near Malta. All 30 passengers were evacuated safely, and while the group blamed the attack on Israel, no official response was given.In 2010, a similar flotilla mission ended in tragedy when Israeli troops boarded a vessel, resulting in the deaths of nine activists and injuries to dozens more. The Israeli military at the time said its forces acted in self-defence after being attacked. The post Gaza-bound aid boat carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg seized by Israeli military forces appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
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