Aid Flotilla to Gaza Faces Israeli Interception: Greta Thunberg Aboard

Gaza-bound Aid Flotilla Reports Israeli Interception Attempt A flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and climate activist Greta Thunberg is nearing Gaza, but reports of an impending Israeli interception are raising concerns. Yasemin Acar, a flotilla organizer, reported via video that Israeli special forces are en route. "We have been informed that Israel has sent special forces to intercept us," she stated, adding that communication issues suggest an attempt to jam their signal. The Madleen, carrying urgent supplies, departed from Sicily on June 1st and is approximately 150 nautical miles from Gaza. Acar emphasized, "If the violence comes, it comes from the Israeli occupation forces." This incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the blockade of Gaza and the desperate need for humanitarian assistance.