Tag: Greta Thunberg
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Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla amid criticism over activists’ treatment
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla as international scrutiny grows A new Gaza-bound aid flotilla has been intercepted by the Israeli army, days after activists were detained on board vessels bound for the war-torn territory. The latest incident adds to a tense sequence of confrontations over the contentious blockade of Gaza and the methods used to…
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Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla Again as Activists Detained
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla for a Second Time Israeli forces have intercepted another Gaza-bound aid flotilla, marking a new chapter in a tense confrontation over the blockade of the besieged enclave. The incident comes days after a prior interception and detention of activists on board vessels aiming to reach Gaza, drawing widespread international criticism…
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Australian Gaza flotilla member criticises federal government after being detained by Israel
Australian Gaza flotilla member criticises federal government after detention by Israel An Australian activist, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aimed at delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, has accused the Australian government of failing to provide adequate support following her detention by Israeli authorities. Juliet Lamont, one of hundreds of international participants and seven Australians…
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Greta Thunberg hailed by crowds in Athens after release from Israeli detention
Greta Thunberg arrives in Athens amid renewed Gaza flotilla spotlight Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg touched down in Greece on a day of triumphant arrivals and tense political undercurrents. After being expelled from Israel along with hundreds of other activists who had joined the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to break the blockade of Gaza by sea,…
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Greta Thunberg welcomed in Athens after Israeli detention release
Greeted by supporters in Athens Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived in Greece along with hundreds of campaigners who were expelled from Israel after attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. The group, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, was intercepted as it tried to breach Israel’s blockade, prompting a wave of international attention and protests…
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Greta Thunberg greeted by cheering crowds in Athens after Israeli detention release
Greta Thunberg arrives in Athens after detention in Israel Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was among hundreds of campaigners released from Israeli detention and warmly welcomed by crowds in Athens on arrival day. The 22-year-old, who had joined the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza by sea, stepped onto Greek soil…
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Claims of Beatings and Abuses by Israeli Forces During Gaza Flotilla Detention
Overview of the Gaza Flotilla incident International activists, journalists, and lawyers involved in a humanitarian flotilla attempting to breach the 16-year maritime blockade of Gaza have reported brutal treatment by Israeli forces during detention. The apprehended participants, who included Greta Thunberg and other prominent figures, describe a sequence of harsh conditions, physical abuse, and aggressive…
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Greta Thunberg Deported as Gaza Aid Flotilla Activists Sent to Greece and Slovakia
Overview: Thunberg and 170 Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel In a development that drew international attention, Israel said on Monday that Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and 170 other participants of the Gaza aid flotilla were deported to Greece and Slovakia. The Israeli foreign ministry described the action as a response to a planned,…
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Gaza Flotilla Members Claim Brutal Detentions and Abuse by Israeli Forces
Allegations of mistreatment during flotilla detentions International activists, journalists, and lawyers who were detained after attempting to breach Israel’s 16-year maritime blockade of Gaza say they endured a range of abuses during detention. The Global Sumud flotilla (GSF), which carried more than 400 people including parliamentarians and climate activist Greta Thunberg, was intercepted by Israeli…
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Israel Deports Greta Thunberg and 170 Gaza Aid Activists to Greece and Slovakia
Overview of the Deportations Israel announced on Monday that Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and 170 other participants from a Gaza aid flotilla were deported to Greece and Slovakia. The foreign ministry described the group as participants in a “PR stunt” and published images from the airport as part of its briefing. The statement, shared…