Warning to Greta Thunberg: Israeli Army Blocks Sail Boat to Gaza Strip
Israel enacts measures to bar a vessel carrying Greta Thunberg from reaching Gaza waters.
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In a striking turn of events, the Israeli government has taken action to prevent a sail boat carrying humanitarian activists, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, from reaching the Gaza Strip. The boat, later identified as the "Madleen," set sail from Sicily last week but met opposition from the Israeli authorities.
Yoav Gallant, the current Israeli Minister of Defense, issued a statement ordering the army to block the Madleen's path. Gallant's words were stern: "To Greta, the vocal advocate, and her comrades who parrot Hamas propaganda, I straightforwardly say: turn back, for you shall not reach the Gaza Strip."
This boat voyage is part of the so-called "Freedom Flotilla," a venture criticizing the Israeli blockade of aid supplies and the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Rima Hassan, a French-Palestinian EU MP with the left-wing party LFI, represents the vocal opposition to Israel's actions, though she is known for her controversial statements about the Palestinian conflict.
Thunberg initially aimed to travel to Gaza in May with a different Freedom Flotilla boat, but the vessel suffered damage en route, leading to speculation that it had been targeted with a drone. Thunberg has openly supported pro-Palestinian protests, and the Gaza conflict originated from Hamas' massive attack on Israel in October 2023, resulting in over 1,200 deaths and the capture of 251 people.
In response, Israel has undertaken extensive military operations in the Gaza Strip, causing over 54,700 casualties according to Hamas-controlled health ministry figures. These figures have been deemed credible by the United Nations. This ongoing conflict currently presents a significant challenge for those attempting to provide relief to Gaza.
[1] Source: ntv.de, afp
Behind the Scenes:
The available data suggests that the current Israeli Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant, instructed the army to prevent the Madleen from reaching the Gaza Strip, a move consistent with historical policies enforcing the blockade on Gaza. The Israeli government has often depicted humanitarian aid efforts as "media provocations." The Israeli Foreign Ministry alleged that the actions of those aboard the Madleen were a ploy intended for media exposure. Upon intercepting the Madleen, Israeli forces seized the cargo and sent Thunberg and her fellow passengers home.
The Commission might be asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers, such as Greta Thunberg, from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation during incidents like the blockage of her sail boat by the Israeli army. In the political arena, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian territories, including the recent events related to the Gaza Strip, continues to be a significant focus of general news, war-and-conflicts, crime-and-justice discussions.
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