Greta Thunberg Claims Kidnapping by Israeli Forces Aboard Gaza-Bound Aid Ship

On June 9th, 2025, the Israeli military reportedly boarded the Madleen, a charity vessel en route to Gaza, carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and several other activists. The incident, which occurred in international waters, sparked immediate international attention. Greta Thunberg, in a video message released shortly after the incident, stated, "We have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel." The video shows footage of the boarding and Thunberg's subsequent statement. The Israeli government has yet to release an official statement directly addressing the events, but Minister Katz has indicated that no one would be allowed to break the naval blockade of Gaza. This incident underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding the Israeli blockade of Gaza and the humanitarian crisis in the region. The international community is closely monitoring the situation and calling for the safe release of the activists.