Greta Thunberg Among Activists Detained by Israel as Gaza Aid Flotilla Intercepted
ReutersOctober 2, 20252 min5,330 views
19 connectionsΒ·32 entities in this videoβInterception of Gaza Aid Flotilla
- π’ Israeli forces intercepted dozens of boats carrying aid and foreign activists, including Greta Thunberg, bound for Gaza.
- πΉ Cameras live-streamed the boarding of the Global Sumud Flotilla by armed Israeli soldiers, with crew raising their hands.
- π£οΈ The Israeli Foreign Ministry stated the campaigners were being taken safely to Israel for deportation, calling the mission a stunt.
- π₯ Organizers reported that some vessels were hit by incendiary devices and sprayed with water cannons during the interception, though Reuters could not verify these claims.
International Reaction and Protests
- π News of the interception sparked protests in multiple countries, including Greece, Turkey, and Argentina.
- βοΈ South Africa condemned the interception as a violation of international law and called for the release of the activists.
- π¨π΄ Colombia expelled Israel's diplomatic delegation following the detention of two Colombian nationals.
- π The flotilla, comprising over 40 vessels and around 500 participants, aimed to protest Israel's blockade of Gaza.
Flotilla's Stance and Location
- π The flotilla was approximately 70 nautical miles away from Gaza when intercepted.
- β οΈ Israel's Navy warned the flotilla about entering an active combat zone and violating a lawful blockade.
- π Global Sumud Flotilla maintained that the vessels were in international waters and deemed Israel's interception illegal.
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