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Global News
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Global News
Greta Thunberg deported to France after Gaza-bound aid boat intercepted
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg departed Israel on a flight to France on Tuesday morning after being detained by Israeli forces, along with 11 other activists. She and the others were on an aid ship — the British-flagged yacht Madleen — headed for Gaza on Monday when they were intercepted. 'Greta Thunberg just departed Israel on a flight to Sweden (via France),' Israel's foreign ministry wrote on X, sharing two photos of Thunberg on a plane. Greta Thunberg just departed Israel on a flight to Sweden (via France). — Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) June 10, 2025 Story continues below advertisement When Thunberg landed at the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris after being deported from Israel, she accused the country of 'kidnapping us in international waters and against our will bringing us to Israel, keeping us in the bottom of the boat.' 'This is yet another intentional violation of rights that is added to the list of countless other violations that Israel is committing,' Thunberg told reporters at the airport. Thunberg added that her experience was 'nothing compared to what the Palestinians are going through.' She said she wasn't able to 'say goodbye' to the other activists who were detained with her. 'I am very worried about them. We heard many different messages pointing towards that they would not make it easy and there were troubles with being able to see lawyers,' Thunberg told reporters. 'I'm very much calling for their immediate release and calling for everyone who can to mobilize to their government and other ways to demand their immediate release.' 3:11 'We have been intercepted': Greta Thunberg sends message as Gaza aid boat detained by IDF France said five of the six French citizens detained alongside Thunberg had refused to sign their deportation orders and would be subject to judicial proceedings. Story continues below advertisement The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), the activist group operating the yacht, has demanded the immediate release of everyone detained. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Israel's Foreign Ministry referred to the boat as the 'Selfie Yacht,' and said the passengers 'arrived at Ben Gurion Airport to depart from Israel and return to their home countries.' 'Some of the 'Selfie Yacht' passengers are expected to leave within the next few hours. Those who refuse to sign deportation documents and leave Israel will be brought before a judicial authority, in accordance with Israeli law, to authorize their deportation. Consuls from the passengers' home countries met them at the airport,' the ministry added. The passengers of the 'Selfie Yacht' arrived at Ben Gurion Airport to depart from Israel and return to their home countries. Some of the 'Selfie Yacht' passengers are expected to leave within the next few hours. Those who refuse to sign deportation documents and leave Israel will… — Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) June 10, 2025 The boat, accompanied by Israel's navy, arrived in Ashdod on Monday evening, according to Israel's Foreign Ministry. It published a photo on social media of Thunberg after disembarking. Story continues below advertisement The 'Selfie Yacht' docked at Ashdod Port a short while ago. The passengers are currently undergoing medical examinations to ensure they are in good health. — Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) June 9, 2025 The 12 activists underwent medical checks to ensure they were in good health, the ministry said. They were expected to be held at a detention facility in Ramle before being deported, according to Adalah, a legal rights group representing them. The activists had set out to protest Israel's military campaign in Gaza and its restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which organized the voyage, said the activists were 'kidnapped by Israeli forces' while trying to deliver desperately needed aid. 'The ship was unlawfully boarded, its unarmed civilian crew abducted and its life-saving cargo — including baby formula, food and medical supplies — confiscated,' it said in a statement. Story continues below advertisement It said the ship was seized in international waters about 200 kilometres from Gaza, and Adalah asserted that Israel had 'no legal authority' to take it over. Israel's Foreign Ministry portrayed the voyage as a public relations stunt, saying on social media that 'the 'selfie yacht' of the 'celebrities' is safely making its way to the shores of Israel.' Good morning to all our followers 🇮🇱☀️ In case you missed it: 🥪 The 'selfie yacht' is safely making its way to the shores of Israel. The passengers are safe and were provided with sandwiches and water, and are expected to return to their home countries. 🤏 The tiny amount of… — Israel ישראל (@Israel) June 9, 2025 It said the activists would return to their home countries and the aid would be sent to Gaza through established channels. It circulated footage of what appeared to be Israeli military personnel handing out sandwiches and water to the activists, who were wearing life vests. 'This wasn't humanitarian aid. It's Instagram activism,' Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer said. 'Meanwhile, Israel has delivered over 1,200 truckloads in the last two weeks. So who's really feeding Gaza and who's really feeding their own ego? Greta was not bringing aid, she was bringing herself.' Story continues below advertisement The Madleen set sail from Sicily a week ago. Along the way, it stopped on Thursday to rescue four migrants who had jumped overboard to avoid being detained by Libya's coast guard, reports The Associated Press. 2:16 Greta Thunberg, activists set sail to Gaza after earlier aid vessel attacked at sea 'I urge all my friends, family and comrades to put pressure on the Swedish government to release me and the others as soon as possible,' Thunberg said in a prerecorded message released after the ship was halted. Adalah, the rights group, said in a statement that 'the arrest of the unarmed activists, who operated in a civilian manner to provide humanitarian aid, amounts to a serious breach of international law.' — With files from The Associated Press
NDTV
7 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Greta Thunberg Deported From Israel Day After Gaza-Bound Ship Seized
Greta Thunberg is being deported from Israel following the seizure of her Gaza-bound ship. The Israeli military intercepted the Madleen, a boat carrying aid, off Gaza's coast. Thunberg and two others agreed to leave Israel, while other activists remain in detention. Jerusalem: Activist Greta Thunberg is being deported from Israel, Israel's Foreign Ministry and a rights group representing her said Tuesday, after the Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized by the Israeli military. In a post on X, the Foreign Ministry shared a photo of Thunberg on a plane. "Greta Thunberg is departing Israel on a flight to France," the post said. Greta Thunberg just departed Israel on a flight to Sweden (via France). — Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) June 10, 2025 Adalah, a legal rights group in Israel representing Thunberg and the other activists, said Thunberg, two other activists and a journalist had agreed to be deported and leave Israel. Other activists refused deportation, were being held in detention and their case was set to be heard by Israeli authorities. Thunberg was one of 12 passengers on board the Madleen, a boat carrying aid destined for people in war-torn Gaza. Israeli naval forces seized the boat early Monday about 200 kilometers (125 miles) off of Gaza's coast, according to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, the group that organized the journey. The boat, accompanied by Israel's navy, arrived in the Israeli port of Ashdod Monday evening, according to Israel's Foreign Ministry. The activists said they were protesting the ongoing war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israel says such ships violate its naval blockade of Gaza. Israel's Foreign Ministry portrayed the voyage as a public relations stunt, saying on social media that "the 'selfie yacht' of the 'celebrities' is safely making its way to the shores of Israel." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
New York Post
8 hours ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Israel says Greta Thunberg has been deported after Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized
Activist Greta Thunberg was deported from Israel Tuesday, the country's Foreign Ministry said, a day after the Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized by the Israeli military. In a post on X, the Foreign Ministry shared a photo of Thunberg on a plane, saying she had departed Israel and was headed to France before continuing on to Sweden. Adalah, a legal rights group in Israel representing Thunberg and the other activists, said Thunberg, two other activists and a journalist had agreed to be deported and leave Israel. 3 Greta Thunberg was deported from Israel on Tuesday, the country's Foreign Ministry said, a day after the Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized by the Israeli military. @IsraelMFA/X Other activists refused deportation, were being held in detention and their case was set to be heard by Israeli authorities. Thunberg was one of 12 passengers on board the Madleen, a boat carrying aid destined for people in war-torn Gaza. Israeli naval forces seized the boat early Monday about 125 miles off of Gaza's coast, according to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, the group that organized the journey. The boat, accompanied by Israel's navy, arrived in the Israeli port of Ashdod Monday evening, according to Israel's Foreign Ministry. 3 Israel's Foreign Ministry shared a photo of Thunberg on a plane, saying she had departed Israel and was headed to France before continuing on to Sweden. @IsraelMFA/X 3 Thunberg was one of 12 passengers on board the Madleen, a boat carrying aid destined for people in war-torn Gaza. The activists said they were protesting the ongoing war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israel says such ships violate its naval blockade of Gaza. Israel's Foreign Ministry portrayed the voyage as a public relations stunt, saying on social media that 'the 'selfie yacht' of the 'celebrities' is safely making its way to the shores of Israel.'
Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Greta Thunberg DEPORTED by Israel after ‘Freedom Flotilla' Gaza stunt as she's loaded on plane & sent to France
GOOD RIDDANCE Greta Thunberg DEPORTED by Israel after 'Freedom Flotilla' Gaza stunt as she's loaded on plane & sent to France Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GRETA Thunberg is being deported after Israel detained her along with other activists on board the "Freedom Flotilla" stunt ship. Israel's foreign ministry shared a photo of Thunberg on a plane, saying she was headed for France. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Activist Greta Thunberg is being deported from Israel Credit: X/@IsraelWarRoom 2 Greta Thunberg has arrived on dry land Credit: IsraelMFA Thunberg, 22, was one of 12 passengers on board the British-flagged Madleen - a boat carrying aid destined for people in war-torn Gaza. The Swedish eco warrior was taken to dry land yesterday after Israeli authorities seized the yacht. Adalah, a legal rights group in Israel representing Thunberg and the other activists, said Thunberg, two other activists and a journalist had agreed to be deported and leave Israel. Other activists refused deportation, were being held in detention, and their case was set to be heard by Israeli authorities. Israel accused the group who were aboard the boat of supporting Hamas terrorists who detonated Middle East mayhem by massacring 1,200 and kidnapping 251 hostages. The activists said they were protesting the ongoing war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israel says such ships violate its naval blockade of Gaza. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
9 hours ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Greta Thunberg DEPORTED by Israel after ‘Freedom Flotilla' Gaza stunt as she's loaded on plane & sent to France
GRETA Thunberg is being deported after Israel detained her along with other activists on board the "Freedom Flotilla" stunt ship. Israel's foreign ministry shared a photo of Thunberg on a plane, saying she was headed for France. Advertisement 2 Activist Greta Thunberg is being deported from Israel Credit: X/@IsraelWarRoom 2 Greta Thunberg has arrived on dry land Credit: IsraelMFA Thunberg, 22, was one of 12 passengers on board the British-flagged Madleen - a boat carrying aid destined for people in war-torn Gaza. The Swedish eco warrior was taken to dry land yesterday after Israeli authorities seized the yacht. Adalah, a legal rights group in Israel representing Thunberg and the other activists, said Thunberg, two other activists and a journalist had agreed to be deported and leave Israel. Other activists refused deportation, were being held in detention, and their case was set to be heard by Israeli authorities. Advertisement Israel accused the group who were aboard the boat of The activists said they were protesting the ongoing war and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israel says such ships violate its naval blockade of Gaza. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at Advertisement Most read in The US Sun
