Greta Thunberg Deported by Israel After Gaza Aid Ship Seized

Activist Deportation and Accusations

• 🌍 Greta Thunberg was deported by Israel after her Gaza-bound aid boat, the Madleen, was intercepted.
• 🗣️ Thunberg accused Israel of kidnapping them in international waters and bringing them to Israel against their will.
• 💔 She stated the real issue is the ongoing genocide and systematic starvation in Gaza due to the siege and blockade.

Detained Passengers and Aid

• 🚢 Thunberg was one of 12 passengers detained on the Madleen, with some cases to be heard by Israeli authorities.
• 🇵🇸 Meline Koulab, a Palestinian fisherwoman after whom the boat was named, expressed hope for the desperately needed supplies.
• 🙏 Koulab thanked the crew for their strength and for making them feel supported and not alone.

International Condemnation and Response

• ⚖️ Amnesty International condemned Israel's interception, stating it flouts international law.
• ✊ The Freedom Flotilla Coalition aims to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza and condemn global actors' complicity.
• 🚚 Israel stated it would transfer the boat's aid through its own "real humanitarian channels."