US EditionIsrael 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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Israel recently intercepted a Gaza fleet and detained more than 400 crew members. Reports of abuse during detention are increasing. Jerusalem denies.
Israel stops Greta Thunberg's Gaza fleet. The climate activist was deported to Greece. According to Israeli information, a paramedic was bitten by an activist.
A crowd of people in support of the activists awaited them at the airport - On the flight, in addition to the Greeks, there were 28 French, 15 Italians and 9 Swedes.
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg wanted to sail to Gaza. Israel, however, stopped the fleet and with it the activists. 171 were now deported. According to the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Germans should also be among the expelled.
Israel announced that 171 humanitarian aid activists for Gaza, including Greta Thunberg, were deported to Greece and Slovakia, reports The Guardian. Greta Thunberg, who was...
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