Greta Thunberg Detained with 443 Activists in Israeli Gaza Aid Flotilla, No Complaints Recorded

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by Israeli authorities after participating in the Sumud flotilla aimed at delivering aid to Gaza, a region suffering from severe famine and conflict. Official records show Thunberg made no complaints about mistreatment during her detention and requested to return to Sweden and provide medications to other detainees. However, several activists and international media reported that Thunberg and others faced harsh conditions, including being held in bedbug-infested cells, limited food and water, and physical abuse, allegations strongly denied by the Israeli Foreign Ministry. The controversy intensified after Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised the tough treatment of flotilla participants, drawing criticism for endorsing inhumane actions against activists. Despite the conflicting accounts, Israel stated all detainees were safe and planned to deport them promptly, while activists and politicians called for respect of detainees' rights and highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The flotilla incident has drawn global attention to the ongoing Israeli blockade and the international debate over aid access to Gaza.