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Israel deports Greta Thunberg and 170 other activists from Gaza-bound flotilla
- Between Wednesday and Friday, around 450 activists aboard more than 40 boats forming the Global Sumud flotilla were detained by Israeli naval forces as they attempted to sail to Gaza.
- The flotilla tried to break Israel's naval blockade to deliver humanitarian aid, but Israel called the mission a provocation and claimed the blockade is legal.
- Several deported activists reported mistreatment including confiscation of medicines, intimidation with dogs, and stress, while Israel's Foreign Ministry denied these allegations as brazen lies.
- The interception triggered global protests, large demonstrations in Rome, Buenos Aires and Istanbul, and criticism from governments including Turkey, Colombia, and Pakistan.
- Calls for government action include a New Zealand Green Party plea to sanction Israel and ensure safe return of detained nationals, while all 68 MPs are urged to support a bill for sanctions.
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The Israelis claim that they did not commit any violence against the members of the flotilla, denying the statements of several of them.
·Paris, France
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The four Austrians and the Swedish activist Greta Thunberg are also brought from Israel. They were part of the Global Sumud Flottila, which tried to approach the Gaza Strip with boats to distribute aid.
·Vienna, Austria
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Israel has deported 171 activists, including Swedish Greta Thunberg, to Greece and Slovakia.
·Copenhagen, Denmark
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Leaning Left31Leaning Right16Center58Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Center
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