Greta Thunberg Gaza Flotilla Ends With Israeli Navy Intercept … Again

A massive activist flotilla bound for Gaza’s shores, which included Greta Thunberg on board, was interdicted by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Thursday after multiple warnings to turn back.

The Global Sumud Flotilla, numbering 40 vessels, was stopped in international waters just outside the Israeli blockade on Gaza, and Thunberg was detained along with the other activists. Previously, Thunberg was deported from Israel in June after attempting another landing with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.

“The Hamas-Sumud provocation is over,” the Israeli Foreign Ministry said on X Thursday. “None of the Hamas-Sumud provocation yachts has succeeded in its attempt to enter an active combat zone or breach the lawful naval blockade. All the passengers are safe and in good health. They are making their way safely to Israel, from where they will be deported to Europe. One last vessel of this provocation remains at a distance. If it approaches, its attempt to enter an active combat zone and breach the blockade will also be prevented.”

Thunberg posted a dramatic video after the flotilla was halted, describing her detainment as an abduction and demanding her “immediate release.”