Greta Thunberg was a part of a Gaza-bound support group and claimed to have been “kidnapped” by Israel Defense Forces. As the battle in Gaza continues, Thunberg has spoken out in opposition to Israel’s actions. Below, discover out what occurred to the activist and what Israel stated in response.
Why Was Greta Thunberg on a Boat to Gaza?
Thunberg and others had been headed towards Gaza as a part of a humanitarian effort by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC). The group was touring on a ship named the Madleen. They stated the purpose was to distribute requirements similar to meals, water and medical provides to these in want.
Was Greta Thunberg Kidnapped by the IDF?
Thunberg claimed in a pre-recorded social media video that she and others on the Madleen vessel had been kidnapped by the IDF.
“If you see this video, we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel,” Thunberg stated. “I urge all my friends, family and comrades to put pressure on the Swedish government to release me and others as soon as possible.”
According to Newsweek, the FFC suggested its Madleen passengers to arrange for a possible interception by Israeli forces and to document messages prematurely of the likelihood.
Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that he instructed the IDF to forestall the Madleen from reaching Gaza, in response to the outlet. Furthermore, Katz tweeted that they had been going to point out Thunberg and the others within the group a video of the October 7 assaults.
“It is appropriate that the anti-Semitic Greta and her fellow Hamas supporters see exactly who the Hamas terrorist organization they came to support and for whom they work is, what atrocities they committed against women, the elderly, and children, and against whom Israel is fighting to defend itself,” Katz wrote.
The Israeli authorities additionally said that unauthorized makes an attempt to breach its Naval blockade of Gaza had been “unlawful” and would “undermine ongoing humanitarian efforts,” per Newsweek.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry known as the Madleen a “selfie yacht” in a tweet together with a video of what gave the impression to be the FFC group being handed meals after being prevented from getting into Gaza.
“All the passengers of the ‘selfie yacht’ are safe and unharmed,” the ministry tweeted. “They were provided with sandwiches and water. The show is over.”
What Happened With Greta Thunberg?
Thunberg has not adopted up on her public assertion, wherein she claimed she was “kidnapped” by Israeli forces. The Israeli Foreign Ministry, nonetheless, claimed that each one passengers on the Madleen had been being returned to their nations of origin, per Newsweek.