
Greta Thunberg Among Activists Detained After Israeli Flotilla Interception
International Humanitarian Aid Flotilla Intercepted by Israeli Military In a significant development in the ongoing conflict, a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted by the Israeli military in international waters early Monday morning. The flotilla, carrying symbolic aid and passengers including prominent climate activist Greta Thunberg, was stopped and its passengers detained. Greta Thunberg, in a video statement, stated: “We are being attacked. A war crime is being committed.” She urged her friends, family, and colleagues to pressure the Swedish government for their release. Sergio Toribio, a Spanish activist aboard the vessel, added: "I appeal to all my comrades, friends, and family to pressure the Spanish government to demand my release as soon as possible." The passengers described the interception as an act of aggression and a violation of international law. The incident has sparked international concern and calls for the immediate release of the detained activists. The event highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.