Israeli Forces Seize Ship Bound for Gaza, Carrying Environmental Activist Greta Thunberg: "The Performance Has Concluded"
Greg Gutfeld and the 'Gutfeld!' gang tackle Greta Thunberg's recent "seafaring" venture.
Determined to shine a light on the plight of Gaza, Thunberg hopped aboard the Madleen, joining other activists in the quest of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. Unfortunately for them, they found themselves face-to-face with Israeli forces on Monday morning.
Enter the Israeli Navy, who, without a second thought, intercepted the Madleen and its passengers, including Thunberg herself. The boat was redirected to Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the capturing of the Madleen and its crew.
A thrilling video from the Israeli Navy showcased an officer engaging with the seemingly self-obsessed yacht, also known as the "selfie yacht." The video reveals the Israeli officer explaining that the coastal region of Gaza is a no-go zone for traffic. She informed the activists that they needed to channel all aid deliveries through official, sanctioned pathways.
Keen to maintain the well-being of the onboard "celebrities," the Israeli Foreign Ministry ensured Thunberg and co. were "safe and unscathed" with water and sandwiches. The scene concluded with the ministry's now-iconic statement, "The show is over."
Israel had openly declared its intention to dismantle the Freedom Flotilla Coalition as it neared the shores of Gaza.
Meanwhile, a new round of hostage releases unfolded as part of Hamas' Gaza ceasefire agreement with Israel, only adding spice to the already tense situation [3].
Thunberg and her adventurous crew set sail aboard the Madleen last week, proudly waving a Palestinian flag. Along with Thunberg, Liam Cunningham, a "Game of Thrones" actor, and Rima Hassa, a French member of the European Parliament of Palestinian descent, were among the 11 other activists on board. Their mission was to drop anchor at the beaches of Gaza, serving up some aid and raising awareness about the humanitarian catastrophe plaguing the region [1].
The Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs revealed that the aid aboard the Madleen was minimal, amounting to a fraction of what a typical single-truck delivery would contain [1].
As a token of their gratitude, Israel pledged to transfer the remaining supplies, unsapped by the insatiable demands of the celebrity passengers, through genuine humanitarian channels [3].
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Sources:[1] Armenian Weekly - https://www.armenianweekly.com/2025/06/14/greta-thunberg-gaza-flotilla-intercepted[2] Times of Israel - https://www.timesofisrael.com/greta-thunberg-deported-from-israel-after-gaza-mission-stopped/[3] Reuters - https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-israel-releases-group-palestinian-prisoners-gaza-ceasefire-2025-06-08/
- Greta Thunberg's controversial voyage on the Madleen was met with interception by the Israeli Navy, who redirected the boat to Israel, highlighting the ongoing politics surrounding the Gaza crisis.
- The Freedom Flotilla Coalition's mission, which included Thunberg, Liam Cunningham, and Rima Hassa, aimed to deliver aid and raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- Social media was abuzz with opinions on Thunberg's confrontation with the Israeli forces, adding to the discussions on war-and-conflicts and general news.
- As the incident unfolded, the Israeli Foreign Ministry ensured the safety of the celebrity passengers onboard, while emphasizing the need for aid deliveries to follow official, sanctioned pathways. Meanwhile, Hamas continued its negotiations with Israel, leading to a new round of hostage releases as part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
