Israel orders Greta Thunberg and activists to watch October 7 Hamas atrocity footage after Gaza Flotilla detention
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered that detained Gaza flotilla activists be shown a harrowing video compilation of the October 7 Hamas massacre.
The British-flagged yacht Madleen, party of the 'Freedom Flotilla Coalition' was seized by Israel on Monday with a crew of 12 activists, including Greta Thunberg on board.
The activists attempted to break the naval blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver aid and attract attention to their cause.
After Israeli Forces took command of the vessel, Mr Katz said the activists must see 'exactly who it is they are supporting'.
'It's appropriate that Greta the antisemite and her Hamas-supporting friends should see exactly who is the terror group Hamas,' he said in a statement.
According to the Defence Minister's office, the activists will be shown a 43-minute video produced by the Israel Defence Forces, titled Bearing Witness.
The video includes uncensored footage of Hamas' October 7 attack on southern Israel—much of it taken from the bodycams of the attackers themselves.
The footage has been described as 'difficult to watch' and includes scenes of massacre, mutilation, and terror inflicted on Israeli civilians.
The Freedom Flotilla activists were warned not to attempt to reach the Gaza Strip before their expedition was stopped.
Activists, including Ms Thunberg and Yasmin Acar claimed to have been 'intercepted at sea and kidnapped' by Israel.
The group lost contact late at night after reporting they were surrounded by drones and naval vessels.
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