Greta Thunberg Deported by Israel After Gaza Aid Ship Interception

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was deported by Israel after attempting to break the country's 18-year naval blockade of Gaza aboard the aid yacht Madleen, which was intercepted in international waters. Thunberg and 11 other activists were detained by Israeli forces who confiscated humanitarian supplies intended for Gaza, and she described the interception as a kidnapping, refusing to sign a document stating she entered Israel illegally. She accused Israel of committing war crimes through the blockade, which has led to severe shortages of food, medicine, and water in Gaza, and criticized the global community's silence on the crisis, attributing it to racism and geopolitical interests. Thunberg also dismissed criticism from President Donald Trump, affirming the need for more young activists to speak out. The incident has brought renewed international attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting the use of starvation as a weapon and the failure of many national leaders to respond to ongoing violence and human rights violations. The blockade and Israel’s treatment of activists have been condemned by various groups as violations of international law and crimes against humanity.