Greta Thunberg Kicked Out of Israel: Activist Heads to France and Sweden
Israel expelled environmental activist Greta Thunberg.
In a bold move, Israeli authorities have booted climate activist Greta Thunberg from their borders. Thunberg embarked on a journey from Israel, intending to make her way to Sweden via France.
Earlier in June, Greta Thunberg joined the "Freedom Flotilla" coalition aboard the ship, the Madleen. This seafaring group embarked from the Sicilian port, destined for Gaza, with symbols of hope—rice, flour, and baby formula in tow.
The Madleen vessel, referred to by Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the "selfie yacht," was intercepted by Israeli naval special forces in the early hours of June 9.
Despite the passengers' attempts to present deportation documents and leave Israel, the Ministry stated that those refusing to comply would be swiftly brought before an Israeli court to deliberate on their immediate deportation.
Huwaida Arraf, a representative of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, asserted that Israel breached international law by blockading Gaza. Israeli authorities, in contrast, considered the attempt to pierce the maritime blockade of Gaza as deliberate support for the Hamas group.
[1] Greta Thunberg's deportation from Israel: Source
[2] Greta Thunberg's involvement in Freedom Flotilla mission to Gaza: Source
Insights:
- The Freedom Flotilla Coalition is a group of social and humanitarian activists who organize missions to bring attention to the situation in Gaza and provide aid to the region.
- Greta Thunberg joined the Freedom Flotilla Coalition for a mission aimed at delivering aid to the Gaza Strip, demonstrating her commitment to social and humanitarian causes beyond her renowned climate activism.
- The maritime blockade of Gaza has been a contentious issue, leading to various attempts to break it and deliver aid. Israel views such attempts as support for the Hamas group, while the Coalition argues that Israel is violating international law by restricting access to Gaza.
[1] Despite the ongoing war-and-conflicts in the Gaza Strip, politics continue to dictate Israel's stance, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs labeling a humanitarian aid vessel, the Madleen, as the "selfie yacht."
[2] Amid general-news concerning her climate activism, Greta Thunberg's commitment to social and humanitarian causes is evident as she joins the Freedom Flotilla coalition to deliver aid to Gaza, further fueling the controversial politics surrounding the region.
