Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has been deported from Israel following her participation in a high-profile humanitarian mission aimed at delivering aid to Gaza.
Thunberg was aboard the Madleen, a vessel organized by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which sought to challenge Israel’s naval blockade and draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in the region.
The ship, carrying a modest cargo of rice, flour, and baby formula, was intercepted by Israeli naval forces in international waters on June
9. The crew of 12, including Thunberg, was detained and the vessel was towed to the Israeli port of Ashdod. Israeli authorities described the mission as a “publicity stunt,” referring to the boat as a “selfie yacht” and claiming the aid aboard was negligible.
Thunberg and three others agreed to voluntary deportation and were flown out of Israel via France. Upon arriving in Paris, Thunberg accused Israel of “kidnapping” the activists in international waters and criticized the blockade as a violation of international law. She emphasized that her experience was minor compared to the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, calling for an end to the occupation and systemic oppression.
Other activists who refused deportation remain in Israeli detention and are undergoing legal proceedings.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition and legal rights groups have condemned the seizure of the vessel and the detentions as unlawful and politically motivated.
This incident has reignited global debate over the legality of Israel’s blockade and the international community’s role in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Thunberg, undeterred, vowed to continue advocating for Palestinian rights and humanitarian access.
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